Overview
GlucaGen HypoKit contains glucagon (rys) hydrochloride. The abbreviation "rys" indicates the method of genetic engineering used to manufacture the glucagon.
Glucagon is a natural hormone, which has the opposite effect to insulin in the human body. It helps the body to convert glycogen into glucose (sugar) in the liver. Glucose is then released into the blood stream. This means that GlucaGen HypoKit will only work to increase blood sugar if there are stores of glycogen in the liver.
GlucaGen HypoKit is used to treat severe hypoglycaemia (extremely low blood sugar levels, or "hypos") in people using insulin or taking tablets to control their diabetes, who have become unconscious.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why GlucaGen HypoKit has been prescribed for you.
How to use GlucaGen HypoKit
The freeze-dried GlucaGen powder should be dissolved in the water provided and then injected under the skin, into a muscle or - by a medical person only - into a vein.
Ingredients
The powder vial also contains lactose monohydrate 107mg, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid.
