Glucagon interactions
Glucagon (GlucaGen, Gvoke, Baqsimi) has 132 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 64 major, 43 moderate, 25 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.
Interactions from the label
Major interactions (64)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Acute Pancreatitis Acute pancreatitis, including fatal and non-fatal hemorrhagic or necrotizing pancreatitis, has been observed in patients treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, including BYETTA [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . (Exenatide label, Warnings and precautions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Intervention Concomitant use of anticholinergic drugs with GVOKE VialDx is not recommended. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Moderate interactions (43)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
The following are examples of medications that may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of sulfonylureas including glimepiride, leading to worsening glycemic control: danazol, glucagon, somatropin, protease inhibitors, atypical antipsychotic medications (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), barbiturates, diazoxide, laxatives, rifampin, thiazides and other diuretics,… (Glimepiride label, Drug interactions)
…glucose-lowering effect of GLUCOTROL XL, leading to worsening glycemic control: atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol,… (Glipizide label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Indomethacin Clincial Impact: In patients taking indomethacin, GVOKE may lose its ability to raise blood glucose or may even produce hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
- LanreotideModerate
Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia Pharmacological studies in animals and humans show that lanreotide, like somatostatin and other somatostatin analogs, inhibits the secretion of insulin and glucagon. (Lanreotide label, Warnings and precautions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
- OctreotideModerate
Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia MYCAPSSA alters the balance between the counter-regulatory hormones, insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone, which may result in hypoglycemia, or hyperglycemia, or diabetes mellitus. (Octreotide label, Warnings and precautions)
If the patient develops a substantial increase in blood pressure and a previously undiagnosed pheochromocytoma is suspected, 5 to 10 mg of phentolamine mesylate, administered intravenously, has been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
The following are examples of medications that may reduce the glucose-lowering effect of sulfonylureas including glimepiride, leading to worsening glycemic control: danazol, glucagon, somatropin, protease inhibitors, atypical antipsychotic medications (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), barbiturates, diazoxide, laxatives, rifampin, thiazides and other diuretics,… (Pioglitazone and glimepiride label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Warfarin Clincial Impact: GVOKE and GVOKE Vial Dx may increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Table 4: Clinically Significant Drug Interaction with GVOKE and GVOKE VialDx Beta-Blockers Clincial Impact: Patients taking beta-blockers may have a transient increase in pulse and blood pressure when given GVOKE or GVOKE VialDx. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Hypoglycemia in Patients with Insulinoma: In patients with insulinoma, administration may produce an initial increase in blood glucose; however, glucagon may stimulate exaggerated insulin release from an insulinoma and cause hypoglycemia. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Intervention Monitor patients for unusual bruising or bleeding, as adjustments in warfarin dosage may be required. (Glucagon label, Drug interactions)
Minor mentions (25)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have induced thyroid C-cell adenomas and carcinomas in mice and rats at clinically relevant exposures. (Dulaglutide label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
Examples: Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine and clozapine), calcium channel antagonists, corticosteroids, danazol, diuretics, estrogens, glucagon, isoniazid, niacin, oral contraceptives, phenothiazines, progestogens (e.g., in oral contraceptives), protease inhibitors, somatropin, sympathomimetic agents (e.g., albuterol, epinephrine, terbutaline), and… (Repaglinide label, Drug interactions)
In the reported cases NME resolved with discontinuation of the glucagon, and treatment with corticosteroids was not effective. (Glucagon label, Warnings and precautions)
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