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Glucagon (GlucaGen)29 residuesHSQGTFTSDYSKYLDSRRAQDFVQWLMNTEach bubble = one amino acid. Size = residue mass. Color = chemical class.Glucagon reverses severe hypoglycemia in 10 to 15 minutes by mobilizing liver glycogen stores. Three FDA-approved formulations cover injection and nasal delivery. It won't work if glycogen is depleted from fasting, alcohol, or adrenal insufficiency. Caregivers should keep one on hand.
0.5mcg · Single dose
Summary: Add 0mL BAC water to your 1mg vial. Draw to < 0.1 units on a U-100 syringe for a 0.5mcg dose. This vial will last 0 doses.
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| Level | Dose / Injection | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 0.5mg | Single dose |
| Moderate | 1mg | Single dose |
| Aggressive | 1mg | Single dose |
Glucagon isn't something you'll reconstitute at your leisure. If you're using the traditional kit, you're doing it while someone is unconscious and you're panicking. Here's the reconstitution math for the traditional 1 mg kit. The vial contains 1 mg lyophilized glucagon. Inject the full 1 mL of accompanying diluent into the vial. Swirl gently until dissolved (clear, colorless solution). The resulting concentration is 1 mg/mL. For an adult dose (1 mg), draw the full 1 mL, which equals 100 units on a U-100 insulin syringe. For a pediatric dose under 25 kg, draw 0.5 mL (50 units on that same syringe). Use immediately after reconstitution. Do not store reconstituted glucagon. Discard any unused portion. If you're buying a kit for a family member who might need to use it under pressure, consider Gvoke or Baqsimi instead. The traditional kit's multi-step reconstitution fails under emergency conditions more often than most people realize. Store at room temperature (20 to 25 degrees C). Don't refrigerate. Don't freeze. Check your expiration date at every diabetes appointment.
Dosing based on GlucaGen (glucagon) FDA Prescribing Information (2021) — 8 published references.View all sources →
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Disclaimer: This curve is a simplified first-order exponential decay model. Actual pharmacokinetics vary based on injection site, individual metabolism, body composition, and other factors. Half-life values are approximate and based on available preclinical and clinical literature. Many research peptides lack formal human pharmacokinetic studies. This is for educational purposes only — not medical advice.
Glucagon reverses severe hypoglycemia in 10 to 15 minutes by mobilizing liver glycogen stores. Three FDA-approved formulations cover injection and nasal delivery. It won't work if glycogen is depleted from fasting, alcohol, or adrenal insufficiency. Caregivers should keep one on hand.
