GlucaGen Hypokit Adverse Reactions

Summary of the safety profile: Severe adverse reactions are very rare, although nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may occur occasionally. Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, have been reported as 'very rare' (less than 1 case per 10,000 patients). When used in the diagnostic indication, hypoglycaemia/hypoglycaemic coma has been reported, especially in patients who have fasted. Cardiovascular adverse events, such as tachycardia and blood pressure changes have only been reported when GlucaGen is used as an adjunct in endoscopic or radiographic procedures.
Tabulated summary of adverse reactions: Frequencies of undesirable effects considered related to treatment with GlucaGen during clinical trials and/or post-marketing surveillance are presented as follows. Undesirable effects which have not been observed in clinical trials, but have been reported spontaneously, are presented as 'very rare'. During marketed use, reporting of adverse drug reactions is very rare (<1/10,000). However, post-marketing experience is subject to under-reporting and this reporting rate should be interpreted in that light.
Therapeutic indication: Immune system disorders: Very rare (<1/10,000): Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic reaction/shock.
Gastrointestinal disorders: Common (≥1/100 to <1/10): Nausea.
Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100): Vomiting.
Rare (≥1/10,000 to <1/1,000): Abdominal pain.
Paediatric population: Based on data from clinical trials and post-marketing experience, the frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions observed in children are expected to be the same as in adults.
Other special populations: Based on data from clinical trials and post-marketing experience, the frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions observed in elderly patients and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment are expected to be the same as in the general population.
Additional side effects after use in diagnostic procedures: Metabolism and nutrition disorders: Uncommon (≥1/1,000 to <1/100): Hypoglycaemia: After a diagnostic procedure, this could be more pronounced in patients that have fasted (see Precautions).
Very rare (<1/10,000): Hypoglycaemic coma.
Cardiovascular disorders: Very rare (<1/10,000): Tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension: Cardiovascular adverse events have only been reported when GlucaGen is used as an adjunct in endoscopic or radiographic procedures.
Paediatric population: There are no data available on the diagnostic use of GlucaGen in children.
Other special populations: Based on data from clinical trials and post-marketing experience, the frequency, type and severity of adverse reactions observed in elderly patients and in patients with renal or hepatic impairment are expected to be the same as in the general population.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions: Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product.