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Glucagon
Class |
Pancreatic Protein Hormone
Insulin Antagonist |
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Glucagon
Route |
IM (or SQ) for hypoglycemia
Slow IV push (2-5 minutes) or IM for bradycardia due to beta blocker or calcium channel blocker toxicity |
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Glucagon
Dose |
Adult: 1mg - Dose may be repeated in 15 minutes.
Pediatric: may rarely be ordered by biotel. Over 1 year 1mg Under 1 year 0.5 mg |
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Glucagon
Drug Action |
Converts stored glycogen to glucose, increasing blood glucose levels.
Improves cardiac contractility and increases heart rate. |
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Glucagon
Indications |
Hypoglycemia that cannot be treated with D50 (unable to establish IV) or Glutose (patient has no gag reflex)
-Beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker toxicity. |
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Glucagon
Precautions |
Because of its inotropic properties, it can cause problems for patients with cardiovascular, kidney and liver disease. Do not administer as a first line drug unless:
-IV cannot be established for the administration of D50. -The patient cannot safely swallow glutose. |
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Glucagon
Effects |
Nausea/vomiting/tachycardia
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Glucagon
Contraindications |
Hypersensitivity to proteins
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