Glucagon Flashcards
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GLUCAGON
Pharmacology & Actions
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- Increase serum glucose by releasing glycogen stores in liver
- Glucagon will only work if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver; will not work if patient is malnourished
- Counteracts effects of beta blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose
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GLUCAGON
Indications
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- Hypoglycemia
- Symptomatic bradycardia from beta blocker or calcium channel blocker overdose
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GLUCAGON
Absolute Contraindications
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- Glucagon is not the first line treatment for hypoglycemia and should ONLY be used in patient with symptomatic hypoglycemia when unable to obtain IV/IO access
- Glucagon allergy
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GLUCAGON
Precautions & Side Effects
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- May cause nausea and vomiting
- Slower onset than IV/IO dextrose
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GLUCAGON
Administration
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- IM
- Onset: 5-20min
- Peak: 30min
- Duration: 1-2hrs
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GLUCAGON
Dosage
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- 1 mg (if >20kg or >5yo)
- 0.5mg (if <20kg or <5yo)
