Glucagon Flashcards
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Indications and field use of Glucagon
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Symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access is delayed
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Mechanism of action of Glucagon
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Acts only on liver glycogen converting it to glucose
May reverse hypoglycemia
Relaxes GI smooth muscle causing dilation and decreased motility
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Contraindications of Glucagon
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Known hypersensitivity
Tumor on pancreas
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Adverse reactions of Glucagon
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Nausea Vomiting Allergic reaction Hypertension Tachycardia
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Adult dosage of glucagon
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1 mg IM May repeat in 7-10 min
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Routes of administration of Glucagon
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IM or SC
