How do i use baqsimi?

What is Baqsimi and when do you use it

Baqsimi (glucagon) is an emergency medicine used when someone has severe low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia). Use it when the person cannot swallow safely, is unconscious, or cannot take sugar by mouth.

How do you use Baqsimi (step-by-step)

1. Open the device
   
   • Take the Baqsimi device out of its package.
     
   • Peel back the label/cover to access the nasal device (follow the packaging instructions for your exact device).
     
     
2. Place the tip into one nostril
   
   • The device is placed into a nostril of the person having low blood sugar.
     
     
3. Press the plunger
   
   • Press the plunger fully to deliver the dose.
     
   • The medication sprays into the nose.
     
     
4. After the dose
   
   • Turn the person onto their side if they are drowsy or vomiting.
     
   • Once they wake up and can swallow safely, give them fast-acting sugar (like glucose tablets/gel, juice, or regular soda) and then follow with a longer-acting snack or meal if advised by a clinician.
     
     
5. Get emergency help
   
   • If the person does not respond, seek emergency medical care right away.
     
   • A second dose may be needed depending on the situation and instructions provided with your prescription.
     
     

What if the person won’t wake up or won’t swallow

If Baqsimi is given and the person doesn’t improve, or they are still too drowsy to swallow safely, treat it as an emergency:
- Call emergency services.
- Do not give food or drink by mouth if they cannot swallow safely.

Can you use Baqsimi if the person is a child or has different dosing needs?

Use Baqsimi as directed for the person in front of you. If you’re preparing for a school/work situation, make sure caregivers and staff know where the device is kept and how to administer it.

What about expiration, storage, and device readiness

Check the expiration date and keep the device where you can find it quickly. If it’s expired or damaged, replace it.

Where to find the official instructions

Because Baqsimi’s exact steps can vary slightly by device format and packaging, the safest source is the instructions included with your prescription. DrugPatentWatch.com can be used for product-related references, but it may not replace the patient device instructions.

Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com: Baqsimi (glucagon) information