Glucagen and Udenyca

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

Glucagon injection is an emergency medicine used to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in diabetes patients treated with insulin who have passed out or cannot take some form of sugar by mouth.

Glucagon injection is also used as a diagnostic aid during X-ray tests of the stomach and bowels. This is to improve test results by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and bowels.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: pegfilgrastim
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Fulphila, Neulasta, Neulasta Onpro Kit, Udenyca, Neulasta Delivery Kit

Udenyca is used to prevent neutropenia (a lack of certain white blood cells) that is caused by receiving chemotherapy.

Udenyca is a form of a protein that stimulates the growth of white blood cells that help your body fight against infection.

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