GLUCAGON INJECTOR FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA

摘要

The invention relates to a method of treating a hypoglycemic patient by administering emergency glucagon to the patient using a pen injector device containing (i) glucagon mixed with an excipient and (ii) a sterile diluent. In a related aspect the invention provides a single-use pen injector device for injecting a therapeutic solution containing glucagon. The device may include a housing, a first chamber, containing glucagon in powdered form, a second chamber, containing a diluent, a hypodermic needle, and actuation system(s) for mixing the glucagons and diluent to form a glucagons solution and expel the solution through the needle.