DTP Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon drug class
A
Hyperglycaemic
2
Q
Pharmacology of glucagon
A
Mobilises hepatic stores of glycogen to be used as glucose in the blood.
3
Q
Metabolism of glucagon
A
Liver, kidneys and plasma
4
Q
Indications for glucagon
A
Symptomatic hypoglycaemia in a pt unable to self administer oral glucose
5
Q
Contraindications of glucagon
A
KSAR
6
Q
Precautions of glucagon
A
Nil
7
Q
Side effects of glucagon
A
Nil
8
Q
Presentation of glucagon
A
Glycogen hypokit
1 mg powder / 1 ml of diluting solution
9
Q
Onset of glucagon
A
4-7 mins
10
Q
Doses for glucagon
A
< 25 kg = 0.5 mg
> 25 kg = 1 mg single dose only
11
Q
Glucagon special notes
A
- Glucagon may be ineffective in pts that have no hepatic stores of glycogen
( e.g. Alcoholic pts with impaired liver function and neonates )
12
Q
Duration of glucagon
A
variable
13
Q
Half life of glucagon
A
3-6 mins
