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1
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Glucagon - Presentation

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1mg (IU) in 1mL hypokit

2
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Glucagon - Pharmacology

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A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas

Actions:

  • Causes an increase blood glucose concentration by converting stored liver glycogen to glucose
3
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Glucagon - Metabolism

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Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma

4
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Glucagon - Primary emergency indications

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  1. Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mmol/L) in Pt with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
5
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Glucagon - Contraindications

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  1. Nil of significance in the above indication
6
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Glucagon - Precautions

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  1. Nil of significance in the above indication
7
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Glucagon - Route of administration

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IM

8
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Glucagon - Side effects

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Nausea and vomiting (rare)

9
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Glucagon - Special notes

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Not all patients will respond to glucagon, e.g. those with inadequate glycogen stores in the liver (alcoholics, malnourished).

IM effects:

Onset: 5min

Peak: n/a

Duration: 25min