Baqsimi (Glucagon Nasal Powder)

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BAQSIMI® (Glucagon Nasal Powder) - Canada Product Information

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BAQSIMI is used to treat severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults and children 4 years and older who take insulin for diabetes. It's used when the person cannot safely eat or drink sugar.

How does BAQSIMI work?

BAQSIMI helps increase blood sugar by releasing stored glucose from the liver into the bloodstream.

Ingredients in BAQSIMI

Active Ingredient: Glucagon

Inactive Ingredients: Betadex and dodecylphosphocholine

Important Safety Information

Serious Warnings: Only use BAQSIMI when the person cannot eat or drink. After giving BAQSIMI, call for medical help immediately. If the person does not respond within 15 minutes, intravenous glucose may be needed.




Do Not Use If:

Allergic to glucagon or any other ingredients.

You have a tumor in the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).

You have a tumor in the pancreas (insulinoma).

Before Using BAQSIMI

Inform your healthcare provider if you have:

• Not been eating (fasting) for a long time.
• Chronic low blood sugar.
• Underactive adrenal glands.
• Consumed a lot of alcohol.
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• Breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.

Possible Interactions

BAQSIMI may interact with:

Beta-blockers

Indomethacin

Warfarin

Insulin

Sulfonylureas (for type 2 diabetes)

How to Use BAQSIMI

Preparation: Keep BAQSIMI in the shrink-wrapped tube until use. Each device is single-use.

Administration:

1. Remove BAQSIMI from the tube.
2. Hold the device between your fingers and thumb.
3. Insert the tip gently into one nostril until your fingers touch the outside of the nose.
4. Push the plunger all the way in.
5. The dose is complete when the green line is no longer visible.
6. Remove the device from the nose and discard it.

After Administration:

1. Call for medical help immediately.
2. Turn the person on their side if they are unconscious.
3. Encourage the person to eat as soon as they can safely swallow.

Dosage

The recommended dose for both adults and children (4 years and older) is 3 mg given into one nostril. Each device contains a single dose.

Overdose

If you suspect an overdose, contact your healthcare provider, hospital emergency department, or poison control center immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, slowed gut movement, increased blood pressure, and increased heart rate.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort
• Upper respiratory tract irritation (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, nosebleed, sore throat)
• Headache, fatigue, sleepiness
• Watery, red, or itchy eyes
• Ear, face, or neck pain
• Change in sense of taste or smell
• Lack of attention, confusion, anxiety
• Itchy skin, increased sweating
• Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Storage

Store BAQSIMI in the shrink-wrapped tube at temperatures up to 86°F. Replace BAQSIMI before the expiration date.

Supplied

BAQSIMI from Canada is dispensed in a  single-pack consisting of 1 shrink wrapped tube that contains 3 mg of glucagon in a single use nasal dosing device.

This provides essential information but is not exhaustive. Always consult your healthcare provider for detailed information about your medication and health condition.

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Reference: Baqsimi Canada product monograph

To use BAQSIMI, remove it from the tube and hold the device between your fingers and thumb. Insert the tip into one nostril until your fingers touch the outside of the nose, then push the plunger all the way in. Remove the device and discard it. Call for medical help immediately.