Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon is an example of what?
A
Powder for reconstitution
2
Q
What is the classification for glucagon?
A
Hypoglycaemia: glycogenolytic hormones
3
Q
What is the presentation of glucagon?
A
1mg via powder and solution for reconstitution (1ml)
4
Q
How is glucagon administered?
A
Intramuscular (IM)
5
Q
What are the indications for glucagon?
A
- hypoglycaemia in patients unable to take oral glucose or unable to gain IV access (with blood glucose level < 4mmol/L)
6
Q
What are the contra indications for glucagon?
A
KSAR
< 1 month
Phaechromocytoma
7
Q
What is the usual dosage of glucagon in an adult?
A
1mg IM
8
Q
What is the usual dosage for glucagon in a paediatric?
A
> 1 month and < 25kg: 500mcg IM
1 month and > 25kg: 1mg IM
9
Q
What are the side effects of glucagon?
A
- nausea
Rare- hypotension/dizziness/headache
10
Q
When might glucagon be ineffective?
A
- in patients with low stored glycogen (prior use in 24hr/alcohol dependent patients with liver disease)
-must be refrigerated
11
Q
Who can glucagon not be administered to?
A
Hypoglycaemic patients who are not diagnosed as diabetic
