GLUCAGON

Question 1

Action and side effects

Answer 1

Glucagon is a hormonal agent which converts liver
glycogen to glucose.

no side effects

Question 2

Indications, contraindications, precautions

Answer 2

Symptomatic
hypoglycaemia (with the
inability to self-administer
oral glucose)

KSAR

NIL

Question 3

Dosages

Answer 3

adult- EMT 1
EMT 2 IM
Glucagon 1mg
Reconstitute powder with
supplied 1ml diluent
Single dose only

paediatric:
 EMT 1
EMT 2 IM
> 25kg 1mg Glucagon
< 25kg 0.5mg Glucagon
Reconstitute powder with
supplied diluent and give via
IM injection
Single dose only