Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon Schedule
A
Schedule 3
2
Q
Glucagon Pregnancy Category
A
B3
3
Q
Glucagon Uses (2)
A
- Hypoglycemia
- Anaphylaxis (only if pts are hypotensive following adrenaline)
4
Q
Glucagon Mechanism of Action
A
Increases BGL by converting glycogen in liver to glucose
- Pancreatic hormone and insulin antagonist
5
Q
Glucagon Contraindications
A
NIL (hyperglycemia)
6
Q
Glucagon Precautions
A
NIL
7
Q
Glucagon Side Effects
A
Nausea & vomiting (rare)
