Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Trade name
A
GlucaGen
2
Q
Class
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Pancreatic Hormone, polypeptide
3
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Mechanism of action
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Acts only on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose. Contracts the effect of insulin;relaxes GI smooth muscle causing dilation and decreased motility; cardiac inotrope
4
Q
Indications
A
Symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access is delayed, Beta-bocker overdose
5
Q
Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Precautions
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Should not be routinely used to replace dextrose when IV access has been obtained
7
Q
Adverse effects
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Nausea and committing most common
8
Q
Adult dose
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1 mg IM
9
Q
Pediatric Dose
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0.5 mg IM if less than 20kg
1 mg IM if over 20kg
10
Q
Special considerations
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Ineffective if glycogen stores are depleted
11
Q
Protocols used
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A-2 Allergic reaction A-9 Bradyarrythmias A-13 Diabetic emergencies A-22 overdose B-15 pediatric emergencies
