It isn’t known whether Baqsimi (glucagon) is safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Certain factors, including the risks of not treating your condition during pregnancy, may determine whether you can use the drug during this time.
It’s not known whether Baqsimi is safe to use during pregnancy. Experts haven’t studied the drug in pregnant people yet. However, clinical studies of other drugs containing glucagon didn’t show negative effects when people took glucagon during pregnancy. (Glucagon is the active ingredient in Baqsimi.)
Doctors prescribe Baqsimi to treat severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It’s important to note that not treating low blood sugar during pregnancy may also carry certain risks. These include fatigue, fainting, irregular or fast heart rate, and seizures. Risks also include problems with fetal development or certain jaundice in the infant.
Because of this, you and your doctor may wish to discuss the risks and benefits of using Baqsimi while pregnant versus not treating your condition during pregnancy.
If you’re currently breastfeeding or planning to do so, it’s important to understand the effects that Baqsimi could have on you or the breastfed child.
It’s not known whether Baqsimi can pass into breast milk. If Baqsimi were to pass into breast milk, the infant’s digestive system would likely break it down, so it’s not likely to cause harm to infants.
If you’re breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed, talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using Baqsimi.
It’s not known whether Baqsimi is safe to take during pregnancy. If you’re sexually active and you or your partner can become pregnant, talk with your doctor about your birth control needs while you’re using Baqsimi.
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