Baqsimi (glucagon)
Glucagon and Analogs Nasal Spray, Non-Aerosol (Ea)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Glucagon, an antihypoglycemic agent, is a hormone synthesized and secreted by the alpha2 cells of the pancreatic islets of Langerhans that increases blood glucose concentration by stimulating hepatic glycogenolysis.
USES: This medication is the same as your body's own glucagon, a natural substance that raises blood sugar by causing the body to release sugar stored in the liver. It is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) that may cause you to need help from others. Make sure a family member or caregiver knows where you keep this medication and how to use it before you need their help.
Generic name: glucagon
Pronunciation: (GLOO-ka-gon)
Drug class: Glucagon and Analogs
Therapeutic class: Endocrine
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Baqsimi:
- Hypoglycemic Disorder
Also known as: Hypoglycemia.
Dosing
Dosage of glucagon or glucagon hydrochloride is expressed in terms of glucagon.
No dosing information is available for this tab.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Baqsimi 3 Mg Spray One Pack | Maintenance | Spray 1 spray (3 mg) into one nostril by intranasal route once may repeat dose in 15 minutes if inadequate response. |
| Baqsimi 3 Mg Spray | Maintenance | Spray 1 spray (3 mg) into one nostril by intranasal route once may repeat dose in 15 minutes if inadequate response. |
| Baqsimi 3 Mg Spray Two Pack | Maintenance | Spray 1 spray (3 mg) into one nostril by intranasal route once may repeat dose in 15 minutes if inadequate response. |
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Insulinoma
- Pheochromocytoma
- Glucagonoma
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Dyspnea
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
More Frequent
- Cough
- Epistaxis
- Eye tearing
- Headache disorder
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal pain
- Nasal passage irritation
- Nausea
- Ocular itching
- Ocular redness
- Pharyngitis
- Rhinorrhea
- Vomiting
Less Frequent
- Ear itching
- Sneezing
Rare or Very Rare
- Dysgeusia
- Parosmia
- Pruritus of skin
- Skin rash
- Tachycardia
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic disorder | ||
| E08.64 | ICD10CM | Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia |
| E08.649 | ICD10CM | Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with hypoglycemia without coma |
| E09.64 | ICD10CM | Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia |
| E09.649 | ICD10CM | Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma |
| E10.64 | ICD10CM | Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia |
| E10.649 | ICD10CM | Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma |
| E11.64 | ICD10CM | Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia |
| E11.649 | ICD10CM | Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma |
| E13.64 | ICD10CM | Other specified diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia |
| E13.649 | ICD10CM | Other specified diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma |
| E16.0 | ICD10CM | Drug-induced hypoglycemia without coma |
| E16.1 | ICD10CM | Other hypoglycemia |
| E16.2 | ICD10CM | Hypoglycemia, unspecified |
| P70.3 | ICD10CM | Iatrogenic neonatal hypoglycemia |
| P70.4 | ICD10CM | Other neonatal hypoglycemia |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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