Glucagon Flashcards by M S | Brainscape

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Mechanism of action for glucagon

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Glucagon stimulates glycogenolysis, predominantly in the liver, raising blood glucose levels

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Indications for glucagon

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Hypoglycaemia with BGL under 3.5 if the patient is unable to swallow safely and IV access can not be gained

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Contraindications for glucagon

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Known severe allergy

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Cautions for glucagon

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None

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Dosage for glucagon

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< 5 years - 0.5mg
5+ years - 1.0mg

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Dosage for glucagon

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< 5 years - 0.5mg
5+ years - 1.0mg

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