Dosage in adult and pediatric patients to treat severe hypoglycemia • Adults and Pediatric Patients Weighing 20 kg or More: ▪ The recommended dosage is 1 mg (1 mL) injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly into the upper arm, thigh, or buttocks, or intravenously. ▪ If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional 1 mg dose (1 mL) may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance. • Pediatric Patients Weighing Less Than 20 kg: ▪ The recommended dosage is 0.5 mg (0.5 mL) or dose equivalent to 20 mcg/kg to 30 mcg/kg injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly into the upper arm, thigh, or buttocks, or intravenously. ▪ If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional 0.5 mg dose (0.5 mL) may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance. Important Administration Instructions for Using Glucagon for Injection to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia • Glucagon for Injection is for subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection. Administer intravenously ONLY under medical supervision. • See the Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions
General dosing
Dosage in Adults for Using Glucagon for Injection as a Diagnostic Aid • Doses required for relaxation of the stomach, duodenum, and small bowel, depend on the onset and duration of effect required for the examination. • The dose for relaxation of the duodenum and small bowel is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg given intravenously or 1 mg given intramuscularly. • For the stomach 0.5 mg intravenous or 2 mg intramuscular doses are recommended. • For the colon, it is recommended that a 2 mg dose be administered intramuscularly approximately 10 minutes prior to the procedure. • See the Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions 2.1 Important Administration Instructions for Using Glucagon for Injection to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia Glucagon for Injection is for subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection. Administer intravenously ONLY under medical supervision. Instruct patients and their caregivers on the signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia. Because severe hypoglycemia requires the help of others to recover, instruct the patient to inform those around them about Glucagon for Injection and its Instructions for Use.
General dosing
Dosage in Adults for Use as a Diagnostic Aid • Doses required for relaxation of the stomach, duodenum, and small bowel, depend on the onset and duration of effect required for the examination . • The usual dose for relaxation of the stomach, duodenum and small bowel is 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg given intravenously or 1 mg given intramuscularly, but up to 2 mg intravenously or intramuscularly may be used if required (2 mg doses produce a higher rate of nausea and vomiting than lower doses) . • For the stomach because it is less sensitive to the effect of glucagon, 0.5 mg intravenous or 2 mg intramuscular doses are recommended. • For the examination of the colon, it is recommended that a 2 mg dose be administered intramuscularly approximately 10 minutes prior to the procedure.
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