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Buy Baqsimi Nasal Powder Online

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BRAND LISTING - Baqsimi Nasal Powder (Glucagon)
Dosage Pack Size & Price Qty
3mg
Product description written by Dr. Eva Y. Pan, PharmD (March 1, 2021)

What is Baqsimi Nasal Powder?

Baqsimi Nasal Powder is a medication that helps to treat low blood sugar. The active ingredient in Baqsimi is glucagon, which stimulates the release of glucose from the liver. Baqsimi is a preservative-free, white powder that is administered intranasally at a dose of 3mg of glucagon. Patients/caregivers can buy Baqsimi Nasal Powder online at NorthWestPharmacy.com.

What is Baqsimi Nasal Powder used for?

Baqsimi Nasal Powder is used to help increase blood glucose levels to treat low blood sugar, otherwise known as hypoglycemia, in patients with diabetes who are 4 years or older.

What are the side effects of Baqsimi Nasal Powder?

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Vomiting
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nasal itching
  • Runny nose
  • Throat itching
  • Cough
  • Watery eyes
  • Redness of eyes

What you should know before using Baqsimi Nasal Powder

Baqsimi should be used immediately when severe hypoglycemia is recognized. Signs of severe hypoglycemia include shakiness, dizziness, sweating, hunger, fast heartbeat, confusion, headache, or anxiety. Patients and caregivers should be aware of these symptoms.

In order to administer Baqsimi, insert the tip of the applicator into one nostril and press the plunger all the way until the green line is no longer showing. The patient does not need to inhale the dose. Each Baqsimi device contains only one dose of glucagon and therefore cannot be reused. After administering Baqsimi, the patient should consume some oral carbohydrates to prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia. Additionally, emergency assistance should be called after using Baqsimi. After 15 minutes, if there has been no response, patients can receive an additional dose of Baqsimi from a new device while waiting for emergency assistance.

Neither having a cold nor using a decongestant impacts the way Baqsimi works. Baqsimi should not be used in patients with pheochromocytoma, insulinoma, or known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

There are several drug interactions in addition to the Baqsimi side effects that patients/caregivers should be aware of. Patients on beta-blockers, such as metoprolol, who receive Baqsimi may notice a temporary increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Baqsimi may increase the blood-thinning effects of warfarin and patients/caregivers should be cautious of increased bleeding. In patients taking indomethacin, Baqsimi may not work properly and patients could become even more hypoglycemic.

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FAQs:

  • How long does it take for Baqsimi to work?

    Baqsimi takes approximately 15 minutes to achieve peak blood concentrations.

  • How much does Baqsimi cost?

    The cost of Baqsimi varies depending on the package size that is purchased. Patients/caregivers can buy Baqsimi online at a discounted price at NorthWestPharmacy.com

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