G-voke HypoPen glucagon (1560)
Key points below
For very low blood sugar
What is the Gvoke HypoPen?
Gvoke HypoPen is a medicine. It is given as a shot into the fatty tissue under the skin. It is used in an emergency when your child has a very low blood sugar. It is given to release stored sugar into the blood stream.When do I need to use it?
Use if your child shows signs of severe low blood sugar. These include:
- Not able to have anything put in their mouth if they might choke.
- Has a seizure.
- Passes out or not be able to be woken up.
What are the most common side effects?
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
- Headache.
- Swelling where the shot was given.
What should I know about the Gvoke HypoPen?
- Be sure your child keeps their Gvoke HypoPen with them at all times.
- Use each pen only one time.
- Gvoke HypoPen comes in 2 different doses.
| Child is less than 100 pounds | 0.5 mg |
| Child is more than 100 pounds | 1.0 mg |
- The Gvoke HypoPen comes with 2 individually packed, sealed foil pouches.
- Keep it in the original sealed pouch until use.
- Store the Gvoke HypoPen at temperatures between 68 degrees and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Do not put it in a refrigerator or leave it in a car.
- Do not keep it in freezing or very hot weather.
- If you need help getting more pens, talk to your provider.It is only for children age 2 years and above.
Special information
- Teach your family, friends, and other caregivers how to use the Gvoke HypoPen. They should know how to use it before it is needed.
How do I give Gvoke HypoPen to my child?
It is an emergency when your child has a very low blood sugar.
- If you are alone, do not leave your child. Use the Gvoke HypoPen. Then call 911.
- If you are with others, have someone call 911 while you give your child the medicine.
- Tear open pouch at the dotted line.
- Remove the pen.
- Pull off the red cap.
- Choose the lower belly, outer thigh, or upper arm for your shot. Remove any clothing covering the skin. The shot must be given straight into the skin. Do not give the shot through clothing.
- Push and hold the pen straight down against the skin. Listen for a “click”.
- Continue to hold the pen and count slowly to five. Watch the viewing window. When it is all red, the shot is done. Do not lift the pen from the skin until it is done.
- Turn your child onto their side to prevent choking in case they throw up. Keep them on their side until they are awake and able to sit up.
For more information: https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents