Glucagon hydrochlorideProduct ingredient for Glucagon

Name
Glucagon hydrochloride
Drug Entry
Glucagon

Glucagon is a 29 amino acid hormone used as a diagnostic aid in radiologic exams to temporarily inhibit the movement of the gastrointestinal tract and to treat severe hypoglycemia.5,6,7,8,10 Glucagon raises blood sugar through activation of hepatic glucagon receptors, stimulating glycogenolysis and the release of glucose.7,8

Glucagon was granted FDA approval on 14 November 1960.4

Accession Number
DBSALT001413
Synonyms
Glucagon (recombinant DNA origin) (glucagon hydrochloride) / Glucagon chloride / Glucagon HCl / Glucagon hydrochloride recombinant / Glucagon, monohydrochloride
UNII
1H87NVF4DB
CAS Number
19179-82-9
Wikipedia
Glucagon