Gvoke
Generic name:glucagon (injection) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]
Brand names: Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS, Gvoke Kit
Drug class:Glucose elevating agents
What is Gvoke?
Gvoke is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels.
Gvoke is used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Gvoke in the HypoPen auto-injector, pre-filled syringe (PFS), and the vial and syringe kit is given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection.
Gvoke is for use in adults and children (aged 2 years and above) with diabetes.
Warnings
Gvoke should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person cannot eat, passes out, or is having a seizure. Be sure you know how to give a this medicine before you need to use it. Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
You should not use Gvoke if you are allergic to glucagon or lactose, or if you have a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma) or adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Gvoke if you are allergic to glucagon or lactose, or if you have:
a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or
a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Gvoke should be used to treat hypoglycemia only if the person is unable to eat, or is unconscious or having a seizure.
To make sure Gvoke is safe for you, tell your doctor if:
you have any tumor of the pancreas;
you have not recently eaten on a regular basis; or
you have chronic low blood sugar.
Glucagon is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly treating hypoglycemia would outweigh any risks posed by using this medicine.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.
How should I use Gvoke?
Gvoke is injected under the skin (subcutaneous injection). You will be shown how to use this injection in an emergency for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use a this medicine.
Gvoke is available as a single-dose auto-injector, single-dose pre-filled syringe (PFS), or vial and syringe kit.
Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Be sure you know how to give a Gvoke before you need to use it. The correct dose for a child is lower than an adult dose. A child's dose may also...
