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Analogs
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- Glucagon precursor [Contains: Glicentin, Glicentin-related polypeptide,GRPP, Oxyntomodulin,OXY,OXM, Glucagon, Glucagon-like peptide 1,GLP-1, Glucagon-like peptide 1(7-37),GLP-1(7-37), Glucagon-like peptide 1(7-36),GLP-1(7-36), Glucagon-like peptide 2,GLP-2]
- GlucaGen (Novo Nordisk)
- Glucagon (Eli Lilly)
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C165H249N49O51S1
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/gluca.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
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Molecular Weight
3767.1
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Melting Point
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H2O Solubility
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State
Liquid
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LogP
-1.197
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Dosage Forms
Glucagon Diagnostic Kit (Solution for Injection); Powder for solution
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Indication
For treatment of severe hypoglycemia, also used in gastrointestinal imaging
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Pharmacology
Used in the treatment of hypoglycemia and in gastric imaging, glucagon increases blood glucose concentration and is used in the treatment of hypoglycemia. Glucagon acts only on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose through the release of insulin. It also relaxes the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Absorption
No information avaliable
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
BIOD00057.html
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals