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Glucagon
trade name
none
Glucagon
class
hormone
Glucagon
mechanism of action
Elevates blood glucose level by converting stored liver glycogen into glucose
Increases heart rate and myocardial contractility and improves AV conduction in a manner similar to that produced by catecholamines
Glucagon
indications
ALOC with hypoglycemia when no IV can be established
Beta-Blocker OD
Glucagon
contraindications
Not significant
Glucagon
side effects
Cardiovascular
: tachycardia, hypertension
CNS
: dizziness, headache
Glucagon
precautions
Only effective if liver glycogen is available, may be ineffective in chronic hypoglycemia or starvation patients
Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease or renal insufficiency/disease
Glucagon
interactions
none
Glucagon
routes
IM, IVP, IO
Glucagon
onset and duration
Onset in 5-20 minutes and may last 15-30 minutes
Glucagon
dosages
Adult
:
Hypoglycemia
: 1 mg IM; May repeat in 20 minutes
Beta Blocker OD
: 1 mg IV
Pediatric: 0.03 – 0.1 mg/kg IM; Max dose 1 mg (must have documented hypoglycemia)
Glucagon
notes
Place patient into recovery position to prevent aspiration should vomiting occur prior to patient becoming fully conscious
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List B- Glucagon
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List B- Glucagon
Updated
2010-05-09T17:03:38Z
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