Generic name: Dasiglucagon
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Zegalogue Autoinjector?
Dasiglucagon is used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children at least 6 years old.
Dasiglucagon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use dasiglucagon if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
- a tumor of the pancreas (insulinoma); or
- a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
Tell your doctor if you have:
- any tumor of the pancreas;
- chronic low blood sugar;
- adrenal gland problems;
- a latex allergy; or
- if you have not recently eaten on a regular basis.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Dasiglucagon is not expected to harm an unborn baby, but quickly treating hypoglycemia would outweigh any risks posed by using dasiglucagon.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medicine.
How should I use Zegalogue Autoinjector
Use Zegalogue Autoinjector (Subcutaneous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death.
Dasiglucagon is injected under the skin. You will be shown how to use emergency dasiglucagon injections for severe hypoglycemia. Call your doctor after each time you use a dasiglucagon injection.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Be sure you and your caregivers know how to give a dasiglucagon injection before you need to use it. The correct dose for a child is the same as that for an adult dose. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
After the injection, you should eat a fast-acting source of sugar (fruit juice, glucose gel, hard candy, raisins, or non-diet soda) and then eat a snack or small meal such as cheese or peanut butter and crackers.
If you are a caregiver, get emergency medical help after giving a dasiglucagon injection. If the patient does not improve within 15 minutes, you may need to give a second injection.
Blood sugar levels can be affected by stress, illness, surgery, exercise, alcohol use, or skipping meals. Ask your doctor before changing your dose or medication schedule.
To keep from having severe hypoglycemia, follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
Store in the refrigerator, away from the cooling element. Do not freeze.
You may also store dasiglucagon at room temperature but you must use the medicine within 12 months or throw it away. Protect from light by storing the medicine in the protective case. Do not put the medicine back into a refrigerator after storing it at room temperature.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date on the label has passed.
Since dasiglucagon is used as needed, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
Call your doctor promptly if symptoms do not improve after using dasiglucagon.
Zegalogue Autoinjector side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; feeling light-headed; difficulty breathing; fast or slow heartbeat; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears; or
- new or ongoing low blood sugar--headache, hunger, sweating, irritability, dizziness, fast heart rate, and feeling anxious or shaky.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- headache;
- pain where an injection was given.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Zegalogue Autoinjector?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.