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Published in final edited form as: Endocr Pract. 2022 Aug 11;28(10):923–1049. doi: 10.1016/j.eprac.2022.08.002

Table 20.

Glucagon Preparations for Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

	Ready to use	Nasal	Injection	Stability
Glucagon nasal powder	✓	✓		Can be stored at temperature up to 86 °F
Dasiglucagon	✓		✓	0.6 mg e shelf life is 12 mo at room temperature from date of removal from refrigeration^*
Glucagon prefilled syringe (Pen)	✓		✓	1 mg^** e 30 mo at room temperature 20–25 °C
Glucagon emergency kit	Reconstitution required		✓ 4 manufacturers	Can be stored at room temperature from 18 to 36 mo, depending on manufacturer

The most common side effects of glucagon administration are nausea; vomiting; headache; runny nose; discomfort in nose; stuffy nose; redness in eyes; itchy nose, throat, and eyes; watery eyes

Refer to the full prescribing information for any prescribed glucagon formulation for the most current, US Food and Drug Administrationeapproved information.

Do not return product to refrigerator after storing at room temperature.

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Dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to under 12 years of age who weigh <45 kg is 0.5 mg.