Baqsimi and Lortuss LQ

• Generic Name: glucagon
• Dosage Forms: nasal powder
• Other Brand Names: Baqsimi, Glucagen, GlucaGen HypoKit, Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS

Baqsimi (glucagon) is a hormone that increases blood sugar levels. It also slows involuntary muscle movements of the stomach and intestines that aid in digestion.

Baqsimi Nasal Powder is a prescription medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in adult and children at least 4 years old.

Baqsimi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: doxylamine / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lortuss LQ

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Lortuss LQ is a combination medicine used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Lortuss LQ may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.