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What is the generic name?
GLUCAGON HYDROCHLORIDE
What is the Trade Name for GLUCAGON HYDROCHLORIDE?
GlucaGen
What are the Indications for GLUCAGON HYDROCHLORIDE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GlucaGen is an antihypoglycemic agent and a gastrointestinal motility inhibitor indicated: • for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes ( 1.1 ) • as a diagnostic aid for use during radiologic examinations to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract in adult patients ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Severe Hypoglycemia GlucaGen is indicated for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in pediatric and adult patients with diabetes. 1.2 Diagnostic Aid GlucaGen is indicated as a diagnostic aid for use during radiologic examinations to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract in adult patients.
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