Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Drug Class of Glucagon
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Hyperglycaemic
2
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Metabolism of Glucagon
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By the liver, kidneys and plasma
3
Q
Pharmacology of Glucagon
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Mobilises hepatic glycogen which is released into the blood as glucose.
4
Q
Side effects of Glucagon
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Nil
5
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Indications of glucagon
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Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia (with the inability to self-administer oral glucose) Refractory anaphylaxis with persistent hypotension/shock
6
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Presentation of glucagon
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Vials- 1mg glucagon
7
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Onset, duration and half life of glucagon
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4-7 minutes, variable and 3-6 minutes
8
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Contraindications of glucagon
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Allergy/ADR
9
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Precautions of Glucagon
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Nil
10
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Routes of Administration of glucagon
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IM, IV
11
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Dosage of Glucagon
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Hypoglycaemia- 1mg single dose (IM)
Shock/Ana- IM 1mg Single Dose, IV 1mg Single dose
