DTP Glucagon Flashcards

1
Q

Glucagon drug class

A

Hyperglycaemic

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2
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Pharmacology of glucagon

A

Mobilises hepatic stores of glycogen to be used as glucose in the blood.

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3
Q

Metabolism of glucagon

A

Liver, kidneys and plasma

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4
Q

Indications for glucagon

A

Symptomatic hypoglycaemia in a pt unable to self administer oral glucose

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5
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Contraindications of glucagon

A

KSAR

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6
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Precautions of glucagon

A

Nil

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7
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Side effects of glucagon

A

Nil

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8
Q

Presentation of glucagon

A

Glycogen hypokit

1 mg powder / 1 ml of diluting solution

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9
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Onset of glucagon

A

4-7 mins

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10
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Doses for glucagon

A

< 25 kg = 0.5 mg

> 25 kg = 1 mg single dose only

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11
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Glucagon special notes

A
  1. Glucagon may be ineffective in pts that have no hepatic stores of glycogen
    ( e.g. Alcoholic pts with impaired liver function and neonates )
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12
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Duration of glucagon

A

variable

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13
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Half life of glucagon

A

3-6 mins

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