Gvoke HypoPen 0.5 mg Auto-Injector

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dosage and Administration of GVOKE for Subcutaneous Use to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 2 Years and Older with Diabetes ( 2.1 ) • Important Administration Instructions • Administer GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit subcutaneously. These three presentations are referred to as GVOKE in this labeling • Administer GVOKE according to the printed instructions on the foil pouch label, carton, or the Instructions for Use. • Visually inspect GVOKE prior to administration. The solution should appear clear and colorless to pale yellow. • Administer GVOKE subcutaneously in the lower abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm. • Call for emergency assistance immediately after administering the dose. • If there has been no response after 15 minutes, may administer an additional dose from a new HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit while waiting for emergency assistance. • When the patient has responded to GVOKE, give oral carbohydrates. • Do not attempt to reuse GVOKE. Each GVOKE device or vial contains a single dose of glucagon. Do not reuse and discard any unused portion. • Recommended Dosage • Recommended dose for adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years of age and older is 1 mg. • Recommended dose for adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years of age and older is 1 mg. • The recommended dose for pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 12 years of age who weigh: o Less than 45 kg, is 0.5 mg o 45 kg or greater, is 1 mg Dosage and Administration of GVOKE VialDx for Intravenous Use as a Diagnostic Aid in Adults ( 2.2 ) • GVOKE VialDx is only for intravenous use under medical supervision. • The recommended diagnostic dose for relaxation of the stomach, duodenal bulb, duodenum, and small bulb is 0.2 mg to 0.5 mg; the recommended dose to relax the colon is 0.5 mg to 0.75 mg. • See the Full Prescribing Information for administration instructions for GVOKE VialDx. 2.1 Dosage and Administration of GVOKE for Subcutaneous Use to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 2 Years and Older with Diabetes Important Administration Instructions To treat severe hypoglycemia in adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with diabetes, administer GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit subcutaneously. These three presentations are only for subcutaneous use and are referred to as GVOKE in this labeling. For GVOKE HypoPen or GVOKE PFS: Do not open foil pouch until ready to administer. For GVOKE Kit: Store in original carton until ready to administer. Instruct patients and their caregivers on the signs and symptoms of severe hypoglycemia. Because severe hypoglycemia requires the help of others to recover, instruct the patient to inform those around them about GVOKE and its Instructions for Use. Administer GVOKE subcutaneously as soon as possible when severe hypoglycemia is recognized. Instruct the patient or caregiver to read the Instructions for Use at the time they receive a prescription for GVOKE. Visually inspect GVOKE prior to administration. The solution should be clear, colorless to pale yellow Withdraw the correct dose (see below for dosage recommendations). Administer subcutaneously in the lower abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm, according to the printed instructions on the foil pouch label, carton, or the Instructions for Use. Call for emergency assistance immediately after administering the dose. If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional dose from a new GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance. When the patient has responded to GVOKE, give oral carbohydrates to restore the liver glycogen and prevent recurrence of hypoglycemia. Each GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit product contains a single dose of glucagon. Do not reuse and discard any unused portion. Recommended Dosage in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 12 Years and Older to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia To treat severe hypoglycemia in patients 12 years of age and older with diabetes, use GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit: The recommended dose is 1 mg administered by subcutaneous injection into lower abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm. If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional 1 mg dose from a new GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Aged 2 to less than 12 Years of Age to Treat Severe Hypoglycemia To treat severe hypoglycemia in pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 12 years of age with diabetes, use GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit. • The recommended dose in those who weigh: o Less than 45 kg is 0.5 mg administered by subcutaneous injection into the lower abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm. o 45 kg or greater is 1 mg administered by subcutaneous injection into the lower abdomen, outer thigh, or outer upper arm. • If there has been no response after 15 minutes, an additional 0.5 mg dose (for those who weigh less than 45 kg) or 1 mg dose (for those who weigh 45 kg or greater) from a new GVOKE HypoPen, GVOKE PFS, or GVOKE Kit may be administered while waiting for emergency assistance. 2.2 Dosage and Administration of GVOKE VialDx for Intravenous Use as a Diagnostic Aid in Adults Important Administration Information For use as a diagnostic aid during radiologic examinations to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract, use GVOKE VialDx. GVOKE VialDx is only for intravenous use under medical supervision Must be diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection prior to administration. Using a syringe, draw 0.2 mL from the GVOKE VialDx vial and dispense into a separate empty sterile container containing 2 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection. Gently swirl the container until the solution is thoroughly mixed. The mixed solution should be clear and colorless to pale yellow. Inspect visually for particulate matter and discoloration. The final concentration of the diluted solution is 0.45 mg/mL of glucagon. Draw the required dose from the container into a syringe for administration (see below for dosage recommendations). If not used immediately, diluted GVOKE VialDx may be stored for up to 8 hours after initial dilution. Inject the solution intravenously via a 1-minute slow push using consistent pressure. After the end of the diagnostic procedure, give oral carbohydrates to patients who have been fasting, if this is compatible with the diagnostic procedure. GVOKE VialDx contains a single dose of glucagon. Do not reuse. Discard any unused portion. Recommended Dosage in Adults as a Diagnostic Aid For use as a diagnostic aid during radiologic examinations to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract, use GVOKE VialDx. The recommended intravenous dose for relaxation of the [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )]: Stomach, duodenal bulb, duodenum, and small bowel is 0.2 mg to 0.5 mg Colon is 0.5 mg to 0.75 mg The onset of action after an injection will depend on the organ under examination [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.2 )] .

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • GVOKE is an antihypoglycemic agent indicated for subcutaneous use for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older with diabetes ( 1.1 ) • GVOKE VialDx is a gastrointestinal motility inhibitor indicated for intravenous use as a diagnostic aid during radiologic examinations to temporarily inhibit movement of the gastrointestinal tract in adult patients ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Severe Hypoglycemia in Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 2 Years and Older with Diabetes GVOKE is indicated for subcutaneous use for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adult and pediatric patients aged two and older with diabetes.