Glucagon CPG

Question 1

Glucagon - Presentation

Answer 1

1mg (IU) in 1mL hypokit

Question 2

Glucagon - Pharmacology

Answer 2

A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas

Actions:

• Causes an increase blood glucose concentration by converting stored liver glycogen to glucose

Question 3

Glucagon - Metabolism

Answer 3

Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma

Question 4

Glucagon - Primary emergency indications

Answer 4

1. Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mmol/L) in Pt with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose

Question 5

Glucagon - Contraindications

Answer 5

1. Nil of significance in the above indication

Question 6

Glucagon - Precautions

Answer 6

1. Nil of significance in the above indication

Question 7

Glucagon - Route of administration

Answer 7

IM

Question 8

Glucagon - Side effects

Answer 8

Nausea and vomiting (rare)

Question 9

Glucagon - Special notes

Answer 9

Not all patients will respond to glucagon, e.g. those with inadequate glycogen stores in the liver (alcoholics, malnourished).

IM effects:

Onset: 5min

Peak: n/a

Duration: 25min