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1
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Trade name

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GlucaGen

2
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Class

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Pancreatic Hormone, polypeptide

3
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Mechanism of action

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Acts only on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose. Contracts the effect of insulin;relaxes GI smooth muscle causing dilation and decreased motility; cardiac inotrope

4
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Indications

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Symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access is delayed, Beta-bocker overdose

5
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Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

6
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Precautions

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Should not be routinely used to replace dextrose when IV access has been obtained

7
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Adverse effects

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Nausea and committing most common

8
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Adult dose

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1 mg IM

9
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Pediatric Dose

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0.5 mg IM if less than 20kg

1 mg IM if over 20kg

10
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Special considerations

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Ineffective if glycogen stores are depleted

11
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Protocols used

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A-2 Allergic reaction
A-9 Bradyarrythmias
A-13 Diabetic emergencies
A-22 overdose
B-15 pediatric emergencies