Severe low blood sugar requires immediate attention. Gvoke HypoPen should be used if you experience any of the following during a low blood sugar emergency1:
It’s important that the people around you know you have Gvoke HypoPen, where to find it and how to use it. That way, they’ll be ready to help you during a low blood sugar emergency.
GVOKE (glucagon) is a prescription medicine used to treat very low blood sugar in adults and children ages 2 years and above with diabetes.
Important Safety Information
Do not use GVOKE if you:
Have a tumor in the gland on top of your kidneys, called a pheochromocytoma because of the risk of a substantial increase in blood pressure
Have a tumor in your pancreas called an insulinoma because of the risk of low blood sugar
Are allergic to glucagon or any inactive ingredient in GVOKE. Stop using GVOKE and seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as rash, difficulty breathing, or low blood pressure
Before using GVOKE, tell your doctor about all the medicines you take and your medical conditions, including if you have not had food or water for a long time (prolonged fasting or starvation), have low blood sugar that does not go away (chronic hypoglycemia), or have a history of a skin rash called necrolytic migratory erythema (commonly associated with glucagon-producing tumors)
The most common side effects reported in adults are nausea, vomiting, swelling at the injection site, and headache
The most common side effects reported in children are nausea, low blood sugar, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, high blood sugar, pain or redness at injection site, and hives
Inform caregivers on the Instructions for Use of GVOKE, and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia, which include unconsciousness and seizures or convulsions
Store in original container until time of use, and at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20° C to 25° C)
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088
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I just ripped open the pouch, took Gvoke® out, removed the cap, injected it into my belly. A couple of minutes later, I started to feel better.*
