Substance / Medication

Glucagon

Overview

Active Ingredient
glucagon
RxNorm CUI
4832
Labeler: Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Updated: 2025-12-23T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

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Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

65 trials linked to this intervention

65
Total Trials
17
Recruiting
9
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ahmed Warda, Gandhi Om H, Yu Nathan et al. · J Neurol Sci · 2026
PMID: 41468715Meta-Analysis
Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on histologic MASH: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Siranart Noppachai, Thompson Christopher C, Jirapinyo Pichamol · Hepatol Commun · 2026
PMID: 41543478Meta-Analysis
Bowel preparation quality in patients using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ahmed Zohaib, Iqbal Amna, Arif Syeda Faiza et al. · Gastrointest Endosc · 2026
PMID: 40846241Meta-Analysis
Effects of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on male reproductive hormones, semen parameters, and metabolic outcomes: a systematic review.
Deameh Mohammad Ghassab, Ramez Mohamed, Rowaiee Rashed et al. · J Sex Med · 2026
PMID: 41498523Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of the glucagon receptor antagonist volagidemab in type-1 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Dutta Deep, Kamrul-Hasan A B M, Surana Vineet et al. · Ann N Y Acad Sci · 2025
PMID: 39625039Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Glucagon (substance)
SNOMED CT
66603002
UMLS CUI
C0017687
RxNorm CUI
4832
Labeler
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 7 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
1
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
65
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.