What is Insta-glucose?
Insta-glucose can be used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Insta glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (a data-type="auto" href="https://www.drugs.com/health-guide/hypoglycemia.html">hypoglycemia/a>), most often in people with diabetes mellitus.
Insta-glucose can also be used to give carbohydrate calories when a person is unable to eat due to illness, trauma, or another medical condition. Insta-glucose can be given to people who have become sick after drinking too much.insta-glucose can also be used for hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in the blood).insta-glucose can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Insta-glucose
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Insta-glucose can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Confusion;
- Feeling of dizziness, as if one could faint.
- Fever;
- You may experience swelling in your hands or feet.
- Chest pain, severe shortness of breath, and pale skin.
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The fda can be contacted at 1-800-fda-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Read all instructions listed on the label or package of your medication carefully, and inform your healthcare provider of all medical conditions, allergies and medicines taken.
Before you take this drug
If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction after using insta-glucose, ask your doctor or pharmacist if insta-glucose can be used.
If you have diabetes, do not take insta-glucose unless your doctor has advised you to.
If you are suffering from:
- Heart disease or coronary arterial disease.
- Asthma;
- Kidney disease
- A head injury;
- Alcoholism;
- Allergies to food
Consult your doctor before taking any medicine if you're pregnant or nursing.
How to take Insta glucose?
Follow the instructions on the label or those prescribed by your doctor.the chewable tablet must be chewed before it can be swallowed.measuring liquid medicine is important.use either the provided dosing device or an alternative dose-measuring tool (not spoon).
To get the full dose, you should swallow the entire tube if the gel is in a premeasured tube.after taking insta-glucose, your hypoglycemia should subside in 10 minutes. Take another dose if necessary.if your symptoms don't improve or worsen, call your doctor.if you continue to experience hypoglycemia after taking two doses, seek medical attention.
Store away from moisture or heat. Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. When not in use, keep the container tightly closed.
What happens if i miss the dose?
Insta-insta glucose can be used as needed and does not require a daily dosage schedule. If your symptoms don't improve after taking insta-insta glucose, call your doctor.
What happens if i overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Insta-glucose may be affected by other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal supplements. Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are taking and those that you stop or start using.
