Glugon 1 mg Injection belongs to a class of medications called hormones used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in diabetic patients. Severe hypoglycemia is defined as low blood glucose levels which require assistance from another drug to treat. It is an emergency condition that requires immediate medical attention and occurs in diabetic people taking insulin and other anti-diabetic medicines.

The Glugon 1 mg Injection contains Glucagon which works by helping the liver convert glycogen into glucose (sugar) which is then released into the bloodstream. Thus, Glugon 1 mg Injection helps in increasing blood sugar levels.

Take Glugon 1 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Glugon 1 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience vomiting, nausea, and swelling at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Glugon 1 mg Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Glugon 1 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Glugon 1 mg Injection. Use Glugon 1 mg Injection with caution in children and doses only as advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with Glugon 1 mg Injection as it may cause low blood sugar levels. Inform your friends and family that you are taking Glugon 1 mg Injection and show them how to administer Glugon 1 mg Injection so that if you become unconscious, they will be able to immediately inject Glugon 1 mg Injection.

The Glugon 1 mg Injection contains Glucagon which helps the liver convert glycogen into glucose (sugar) which is then released into the bloodstream. Thus, the Glugon 1 mg Injection increases blood sugar levels. Also, Glugon 1 mg Injection may be used to stop stomach movements during X-ray examinations to diagnose certain stomach or intestine disorders. 

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Swelling at the injection site
• Increased heart rate
• Sweating

If you are allergic to Glugon 1 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have low adrenaline levels, a tumor that releases insulin or glucagon, or low blood sugar caused due to excessive alcohol, inform your doctor before taking Glugon 1 mg Injection. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Glugon 1 mg Injection. Use Glugon 1 mg Injection with caution in children and doses only as advised by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption with Glugon 1 mg Injection as it may cause low blood sugar levels. Do not skip meals and avoid too much exercise. Inform your friends and family that you are taking Glugon 1 mg Injection and show them how to administer Glugon 1 mg Injection so that if you become unconscious, they will be able to immediately inject Glugon 1 mg Injection.  

Drug-Drug Interaction: Glugon 1 mg Injection may interact with an antidiabetic drug (insulin), blood thinner (warfarin), or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (indomethacin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption with Glugon 1 mg Injection as it may cause low blood sugar levels.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have low adrenaline levels, a tumor that releases insulin or glucagon, or low blood sugar caused due to excessive alcohol, inform your doctor before taking Glugon 1 mg Injection. 

• INSULIN
• WARFARIN
• INDOMETHACIN

• Eat smaller meals every 3-4 hours throughout the day.
• Do not skip regular meals.
• If a meal is delayed, have a carbohydrate form like bread.
• Include vegetables, fruits, plant foods, sources of lean protein in your diet.
• Avoid foods rich in trans fats or saturated fats.
• Limit or avoid refined and processed sugars from your diet.
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol, especially after exercise. 

It is advised to give the patient snacks containing high sugars such as biscuits, sweets, or fruit juice as soon as they regain consciousness and can swallow to prevent low blood sugar from occurring again.

Hypoglycemia: It is defined as low blood glucose levels which require assistance from another person to treat. It is an emergency condition that requires immediate medical attention and occurs in diabetic people taking insulin and other anti-diabetic medicines. The symptoms include loss of consciousness, fits, confusion or intense nightmares while asleep. The risk of severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients increases if the regular meal is delayed or missed, insulin overdose, alcohol intake, or exercise is done without proper medication reduction.