Glucagon Injection Kit with Diluent for Severe Hypoglycemia

What Glucagon Is and How It Works

The Glucagon Injection Kit with Diluent is an emergency medication for severe hypoglycemia in people with diabetes. It contains a vial of glucagon powder and a prefilled syringe of diluent. Caregivers mix the powder with the diluent just before use. You can order the Glucagon Injection Kit without insurance at Canadian pricing through our pharmacy service.

Glucagon is a hormone that raises blood glucose. It prompts the liver to convert stored glycogen into glucose, which then enters the bloodstream. The kit is intended for intramuscular or subcutaneous injection during a severe low when the person is unconscious, seizing, or cannot safely swallow. Most adults and older children receive a 1 mg dose; younger or smaller children often receive 0.5 mg, as directed by a prescriber or product label.

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Dosage and Usage

Use glucagon during a severe low blood sugar episode, when oral intake is not possible or safe. A healthcare professional should train caregivers on this kit in advance.

• Remove the cap from the vial and clean the rubber stopper.
• Insert the needle of the prefilled syringe into the vial and inject all diluent into the powder.
• Gently swirl the vial until the powder fully dissolves; do not shake hard.
• Draw the prescribed dose back into the syringe.
• Inject intramuscularly or subcutaneously into the outer arm, thigh, or buttock.
• Turn the person on their side to reduce aspiration risk from nausea or vomiting.
• Call for emergency medical help right away.
• When the person can swallow, give a fast-acting carbohydrate, then a snack with carbohydrate and protein as directed by the care plan.

Pediatric dosing is weight-based per the product label or prescriber instructions. A second dose may be given if there is no response after 15 minutes and emergency help is on the way.

• Missed dose: This product is used for emergencies, not scheduled dosing.
• Storage: Keep the unopened kit at room temperature, typically 20–25°C (68–77°F). Protect from extremes and light. Do not pre-mix.
• After mixing: Use immediately. Discard any unused solution.
• Travel: Carry the kit in original packaging. Keep it close at hand, not in checked baggage. Check the expiry date before trips. Bring spare kits where needed.

Benefits and Savings

Glucagon quickly reverses severe hypoglycemia. The kit is portable, and the powder stays stable at room temperature until mixing. When training is provided in advance, caregivers can act fast at home, at work, or at school. Many households keep more than one kit for different locations.

YouDrugstore offers Canadian pricing that can help you save 60–80% versus typical US prices on many prescription products. If you need a Glucagon Injection Kit without insurance, transparent pricing and periodic promotions can make planning easier. Our team can answer ordering questions, and pharmacists are available to address medication questions.

Side Effects and Safety

• Common: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, flushing, injection site pain.
• Less common: Fast heart rate, temporary rise in blood pressure.
• Serious: Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, trouble breathing), rare anaphylaxis.

Important precautions:

• Contraindications: Known hypersensitivity to glucagon or product components, pheochromocytoma, insulinoma.
• Glycogen depletion: Glucagon may be less effective in starvation states, chronic hypoglycemia, adrenal insufficiency, or after intense alcohol intake.
• Drug interactions: Beta-blockers may increase heart rate and blood pressure response. Indomethacin may blunt the glucose response. Warfarin effects may increase.
• After use: Give oral carbohydrate when safe to help prevent recurrent lows.

Seek emergency medical help during any severe hypoglycemic event, even if symptoms improve.

Onset Time

Most people respond within about 10–15 minutes after injection. A second dose may be needed if there is no response, while waiting for emergency services. Onset can vary by injection site, circulation, and liver glycogen stores.

Compare With Alternatives

Nasal glucagon is a needle-free option. Baqsimi® Nasal Powder delivers a fixed dose into one nostril and can be easier for some caregivers to use. It does not require mixing.

Ready-to-inject prefilled options exist. Gvoke HypoPen (glucagon) and Zegalogue (dasiglucagon) provide autoinjector or prefilled syringe formats. They simplify administration but may differ in cost and age indications. The mixed kit remains a reliable choice and can be cost-effective for many families.

People prone to severe lows may benefit from reviewing choices with their healthcare professional. You can also explore our condition page for Severe Hypoglycemia Low Blood Sugar to learn about related treatments and supplies.

Combination Therapy

Glucagon is a rescue medicine, not a daily diabetes treatment. It works alongside insulin therapy and other diabetes medications. After the person regains consciousness and can swallow, oral carbohydrate helps maintain glucose until longer-acting food is eaten. Care plans may also include education for caregivers, glucose tablets or gel for mild lows, and a continuous glucose monitor or alarm if appropriate.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Who often carries a kit:

• People using insulin for type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
• Families of children with diabetes.
• Individuals with a history of severe hypoglycemia or hypoglycemia unawareness.
• Caregivers in schools, workplaces, sports teams, or elder care settings.

Who may need medical guidance first:

• People with pheochromocytoma or insulinoma.
• Those with severe malnutrition, chronic adrenal insufficiency, or chronic alcohol misuse.
• Anyone with past severe allergic reactions to glucagon.

Ways to manage costs:

• Consider keeping more than one kit, which may allow multi-pack savings.
• Set reorder reminders so you replace the kit before it expires.
• Compare options like kits versus intranasal products to match budget and ease of use.

For current offers and bulk options, see our promotions page for a Glucagon Injection Kit coupon. YouDrugstore provides clear pricing and fast ordering support, which can help if you pay out of pocket or seek a Glucagon Injection Kit without insurance.

Authoritative Sources

FDA Prescribing Information for Glucagon for Injection

Health Canada Drug Product Database: Glucagon search

GlucaGen HypoKit Manufacturer Product Page

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This information is educational and does not replace medical advice. Always follow your prescriber’s directions and the product label. In any severe low blood sugar emergency, call for immediate medical help.