GLUCAGON Flashcards
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GLUCAGON
CLASS/ACTION:
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CLASS:
Hormone/Antihypoglycemic
ACTION:
- Glucagon is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose and stops glucose conversion into glycogen resulting in increased circulating blood glucose.
- Glucagon is only effective if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver.
- Used in treatment of beta blocker overdose; likely mechanism of action is the increase of cAMP in the myocardium.
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GLUCAGON
INDICATIONS:
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INDICATIONS:
- Hypoglycemia when an IV cannot be established to administer D50W.
- Patients given Glucagon usually take from 5 to 20 min. to return to consciousness.
- Bradycardia and Hypotension secondary to Beta Blocker Overdose (with Base Hospital Contact).
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GLUCAGON
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
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CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Hypersensitivity to Glucagon.
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GLUCAGON
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:
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POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS:
- Hypotension.
- Dizziness and headache.
- Nausea and vomiting.
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GLUCAGON
ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:
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ADULT DOSE/ROUTE:
Hypoglycemia / Beta Blocker Overdose: 1 mg IM/IV
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GLUCAGON
PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:
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PEDIATRIC DOSE/ROUTE:
Hypoglycemia/Beta Blocker Overdose:
- Less than 20kg: 0.5 mg IM/IV
- Greater than 20kg: 1 mg IM/IV
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GLUCAGON
NOTES:
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NOTES:
- Vomiting is very common following glucagon administration
- As soon as patient is awake, give carbohydrates such as orange juice or a meal.
