Glucose

Generic name: Glucose (oral)
Drug class: Glucose elevating agents

Usage of Glucose

Glucose is used to treat very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), most often in people with diabetes mellitus. glucose works by quickly increasing the amount of glucose in your blood.

Glucose is also used to provide carbohydrate calories to a person who cannot eat because of illness, trauma, or other medical condition. Glucose is sometimes given to people who are sick from drinking too much alcohol.

Glucose may also be used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood).

Glucose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Glucose side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Glucose may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion;

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;

fever;

swelling in your hands or feet; or

sweating, pale skin, severe shortness of breath, chest pain.

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Glucose

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if glucose is safe to use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a glucose product.

Do not take glucose without a doctor's advice if you have diabetes.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to take if you have:

heart disease, coronary artery disease, or if you have ever had a stroke;

asthma;

kidney disease;

a head injury;

alcoholism; or

any food allergies.

Ask a doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Glucose

Other drugs may affect glucose, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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