Baqsimi and Solu-CORTEF injection

• 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: hydrocortisone
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Solu-Cortef, Colocort, Cortenema, Cortifoam, Cortef

Solu-CORTEF is a steroid medicine that is used in the treatment of many different conditions, including allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, or lung disorders.

Solu-CORTEF is also used to replace steroids in people with adrenal insufficiency (decreased production of natural steroids by the adrenal glands).

Solu-CORTEF affects your immune system and is often used to treat certain blood cell disorders such as anemia (low red blood cells) or thrombocytopenia (low platelets).

Solu-CORTEF is also used in the treatment of certain cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Solu-CORTEF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.