Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Presentation
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1IU in 1ml
2
Q
Indications
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Hypoglycaemia <4mmol in pts with altered conscious state and unable to self administer paste
3
Q
Contraindications
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Nil significance
4
Q
Precautions
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Nil significance
5
Q
Side effects
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Nausea and vomiting
6
Q
Pharmacology
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Glucagon is a hormone normally secreted by the pancreas which increases BGL’s by converting stored liver glycogen into glucose for energy
7
Q
Metabolism
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Metabolised by the liver, kidneys and plasma
8
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IM effects
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Onset - 5mins
Peak - N/A
Duration - 25mins
