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Glucagon Flashcards

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Classification of Glucagon

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Anti-Hypoglycaemic

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MOA of Glucagon

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-Stimulates release of Glycogen (Gluconeogenesis) from the liver for Glycogenolysis (inc. BGL)

-Smooth muscle relaxation

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Indications of Glucagon

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Hypoglycaemia (BGL <4.0 mmoL/L & unable to take oral glucose or IV d50w

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Contraindications for Glucagon

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-Hypersensitivity
-Pheochromocytoma (tumour in adrenal gland)

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Dose for Glucagon

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Hypoglycaemia:
Adults- 1mg IM, SQ, may repeat in 20 minutes if required

Pediatric- 0.5mg IM, SQ (<20kg)

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Side effects of Glucagon

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-Nausea
-Vomiting
-Rebound Hyperglycemia
-Hypotension
-Tachycardia

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Precautions for Glucagon

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-Effective only if there are sufficient stores of Glycogen within the Liver

-Use with Caution in patients with Cardiovascular or Renal Disease

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