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Trade/ generic
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GlucaGen/ glucagon
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Type
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Hormone
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MOA
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Converts Glycogen to glucose
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Indications
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Hypoglycemia, beta blocker overdose
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Contraindications
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Pheochromocytoma, isunlinoma, sesitivity
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Side Effects
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Nausea/ Vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tach
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Cautions
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Pregnancy Class B
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Dosage /Route of administration-
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Hypoglycemia-
Adult- 1mg Im,Iv,Io, SubQ Pediatric (<20kg) 0.5mg IM IV IO Sub Q Beta blocker over dose Adult- 2-5mg IV IO over a 1 minute period followed by a second dose of 10mg IV if the symptoms of bradycardia and hypotension recur. Pediatric: For patient weiging <20kg the dose is 0.5mg |
