Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride
Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride is a glucagon analog designed for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes. It is a ready-to-use injectable formulation that provides rapid blood glucose elevation in emergency situations when a patient cannot consume oral glucose.
A glucagon analog used to treat severe hypoglycemia in diabetic patients via ready-to-use subcutaneous injection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2535234
- Generic
- Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adults and children with diabetes aged 6 years and older who are unable to consume oral glucose.
As a glucagon receptor agonist, dasiglucagon stimulates glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver, rapidly increasing blood glucose levels within minutes of administration.
Administered as a subcutaneous injection using a pre-filled pen. Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, and headache. Patients and caregivers should receive proper training on emergency administration procedures.
Official drug label
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