Gvoke is a brand-name drug prescribed for severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Gvoke contains the active ingredient glucagon, and it’s not known whether the drug is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Keep reading for specific information about reproductive health and Gvoke. For a comprehensive look at Gvoke, see this article.
If you can become pregnant, it’s important to consider whether Gvoke is a safe choice for you.
It’s not known whether Gvoke is safe to use during pregnancy. This drug hasn’t been studied extensively in pregnant people.
In small studies, glucagon (the active drug in Gvoke) wasn’t shown to be harmful if used during pregnancy. Animal studies have also not shown any increased risk of harm to a fetus when given during pregnancy. However, animal studies don’t always predict what will happen in humans.
If you’re pregnant or planning a pregnancy, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using Gvoke.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to consider how Gvoke may affect you and your child.
It’s not known whether Gvoke passes into breast milk or how it may affect a child who is breastfed. However, glucagon (the active drug in Gvoke) is generally thought to be safe to use while breastfeeding.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using Gvoke.
It’s not known whether Gvoke is safe to use during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, it’s important to know how treatment with Gvoke may affect your birth control decisions.
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