Glucagon Injection Kit for Severe Hypoglycemia

This emergency injection kit is used to treat severe low blood sugar when the person cannot swallow. It helps raise glucose quickly and is kept on hand for urgent situations. This page explains how the kit works, who should carry it, and how to use it safely with US delivery from Canada for people who pay without insurance.

What Glucagon Is and How It Works

The Glucagon Injection Kit with Diluent contains a hormone that helps the liver release stored sugar into the blood. Caregivers use it during severe hypoglycemia when the person cannot take fast carbohydrates by mouth. It can be given into a muscle or under the skin. The effect typically starts within minutes, then the person should receive oral carbohydrates once they are awake and able to swallow.

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The kit includes a vial of dry powder and a syringe filled with sterile liquid. You mix the two just before giving the dose. This treatment triggers glycogen breakdown and supports glucose production. Teach family, friends, or coworkers where the kit is stored and how to use it. Replace the kit before it expires and after any use.

Who It’s For

The Glucagon for Severe Hypoglycemia Kit is intended for people with diabetes who are at risk of severe lows, especially those using insulin or certain other glucose-lowering medicines. It may also be used by trained caregivers when rapid reversal of severe hypoglycemia is needed and oral intake is not possible.

People with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma should not receive this medicine. Do not use it in anyone with a known hypersensitivity to its ingredients. Discuss your medical history, including adrenal issues or prolonged fasting, with your clinician before keeping this kit at home, school, or work.

Dosage and Usage

Use the kit at the first signs of severe hypoglycemia when the person cannot take oral glucose. Adults and older children typically receive the full adult dose. Younger or smaller children may need a reduced dose per approved labeling; caregivers should review the official instructions provided with the kit in advance.

General mixing and administration steps:

• Open the kit and remove the vial and the prefilled syringe.
• Inject all diluent into the powder vial.
• Swirl gently until the solution is clear. Do not shake vigorously.
• Draw up the prescribed amount into the syringe.
• Inject into the outer thigh or another recommended site.
• Turn the person onto their side to reduce the risk of aspiration if vomiting occurs.
• Once awake and safe to swallow, give fast carbohydrates, then a snack with protein and complex carbs.
• Call emergency services or contact a healthcare professional for further guidance after use.

Caregivers should review the instructions and practice with the device guide. Your prescriber or pharmacist can demonstrate the technique and answer questions. This information is not a substitute for professional training or the official label.

The Glucagon Powder for Solution 1 mg kit phrase appears in many online resources; always follow the current package insert included with your kit for the exact steps and dosing guidance.

Strengths and Forms

This kit is supplied as a powder vial and a separate liquid for reconstitution. The most common presentation is the Glucagon 1 mg Vial with Diluent. Availability can vary by manufacturer and by market. Some packs include a safety needle and syringe; others include only the vial and diluent. Your order may be fulfilled by an equivalent, Health Canada–approved presentation.

Missed Dose and Timing

This is a rescue medicine used only when needed. If symptoms continue after the first dose, seek emergency medical help. A second dose may be considered only under medical supervision based on the product labeling. Do not use this medicine for routine or mild lows that can be treated with oral carbohydrates.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store the kit at room temperature unless the label states otherwise. Keep it in the original carton to protect from light. Do not pre-mix. Check the expiry date regularly and replace the kit before it expires. After mixing, use the solution right away and discard any remainder.

For travel, keep the kit in your carry-on bag with a copy of your prescription. Consider adding a medical ID card noting diabetes and the need for emergency sugar-raising therapy. Do not expose the kit to extreme heat or freezing. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Benefits

This medicine offers rapid, caregiver-administered reversal of severe hypoglycemia. The kit is portable and can be stored at home, work, or school. Mixing is straightforward with the included diluent and syringe. When paired with teaching and a hypoglycemia action plan, it can help reduce the risk of complications from untreated lows.

Side Effects and Safety

• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Fast heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Injection site irritation

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include severe allergic responses. Because this hormone can affect catecholamine release, blood pressure and heart rate changes may occur, especially in those on beta blockers or with pheochromocytoma. After recovery, the person still needs carbohydrates to prevent recurrent hypoglycemia. Call emergency services after dosing for further assessment.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Beta blockers may enhance heart rate and blood pressure changes. Indomethacin can blunt the glucose-raising effect. Warfarin’s anticoagulant effect may be increased. Review all medicines and supplements with your healthcare professional. People taking insulin should be aware of severe low risks; for context, see our insulin option Novorapid® Cartridge. Always follow your clinician’s hypoglycemia plan and training.

What to Expect Over Time

This rescue therapy is not used daily. It is kept ready for rare but serious events. Caregivers should refresh their technique periodically and check the kit date monthly. If you are self-pay, you may prefer ordering more than one kit to place in different locations, as recommended by your clinician. Replace used or expired kits promptly and review action plans after any event.

Compare With Alternatives

Nasal glucagon can be an alternative for some people who prefer a needle-free option. We offer Baqsimi® Nasal Powder, which delivers glucagon through the nose without mixing. Autoinjector options, such as Gvoke HypoPen, may also be suitable for those who want a prefilled, ready-to-use device. Your prescriber can help decide which format matches your needs and caregiver comfort.

Pricing and Access

You can review the Glucagon Injection Kit Canada price once you sign in and add the item to your cart. Pricing reflects Canadian supply. Many customers compare total costs with other rescue formats to choose what fits their situation. A prescription is required and verified before we dispense.

To see deals and current offers, visit our Promotions page. For broader diabetes care needs, explore Hypoglycemia and Diabetes Care to compare other options. For injection technique guidance on related therapies, see our article Inject Mounjaro and learn more about foundations of care in Metformin Role and GLP 1 Weight Loss Drugs.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by manufacturer. If a particular pack is unavailable, your prescriber may recommend a suitable alternative format or brand. We can coordinate with your clinician if a clinically equivalent presentation is needed. Do not substitute products on your own without professional guidance.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This medicine is appropriate for people at risk of severe hypoglycemia and with a clinician’s prescription. It may not be right if you have certain tumors or allergies to the ingredients. For value, consider ordering more than one kit to place at home and work if advised, and check expiry dates before reordering. Multi-month planning can reduce repeat service fees and helps ensure you have a kit when you need it. If you pay a cash price, compare formats and talk to your prescriber about your budget. Set refill reminders for expiring kits and restock ahead of travel.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Who should be trained to give my rescue injection
• Which dose is appropriate for my child’s weight
• When should a second dose be considered in an emergency
• Which medicines could change how this therapy works
• What signs mean we should call emergency services after use
• Where should I keep kits at home, work, and school
• When should I replace an opened, used, or expired kit

Authoritative Sources

FDA DailyMed: Glucagon for Injection

Health Canada DPD: Glucagon

Novo Nordisk GlucaGen HypoKit Prescribing Information

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