Glucagon

Question 1

Glucagon Trade Name?

Answer 1

GlucaGen, Gvoke

Question 2

Glucagon Indications?

Answer 2

• Hypoglycemia where IV access cannot be obtained
• Beta-blocker overdose
• Calcium channel blocker overdose

Question 3

Glucagon Contraindications?

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity
• Hyperglycemia

Question 4

Glucagon Adult Dose?

Answer 4

• Hypoglycemia: 0.5-1.0 mg IM, repeat in 5-10 minutes
• Beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker toxicity: 3-10 mg IV/IO push followed by 3-5 mg/hr infusion.

Question 5

Glucagon Pediatric Dose?

Answer 5

• Hypoglycemia: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg IM, maximum 1 mg
• Beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker toxicity: 0.03-0.15 mg/kg IV/IO push followed by 0.03-0.10 mg/kg/hr infusion

Question 6

Glucagon Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 6

Adult: Variable, dependant on theraputic affect. Peds: 1mg