Glucagon Flashcards

1
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Glucagon: Class

A

Hormone

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Glucagon: MOA

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Elevates blood glucose levels through conversion of glycogen to glucose and ther factors.

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3
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Glucagon: Indications

A

Hypoglycemia, Beta blocker overdose

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4
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Glucagon: CI

A

Allergic

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5
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Glucagon: Dose

A

1 mg IM

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6
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Glucagon: Adverse effects

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Few in the emergency setting, less effective in pt’s with decreased, glycogen stores.

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