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Glucagon Flashcards

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Brand name

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Gluca-gen

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Generic name

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Glucagon

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Drug class

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Hormone

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Mechanism of action

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Glycogenalysis
+inotrope
+chronotrope

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Indications

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Altered LOC w/ Hypoglycemia.
Reversal agent w/ beta blocker OD &
Ca+ channel blocker OD.
Anaphylaxis pt. using beta blocker.
Relaxes esophageal sphincter to relieving impaled food bolus.
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Contraindications

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Hyperglycemia

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Adverse effects

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Dizziness, headache, HTN, N/V rebound, hypoglycemia

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Precautions

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Incompatible in solution w/ most other substances

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Dose and administration

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Hypoglycemia 0.5-1mg IM

CA+/beta blocker 3-10mg slow IVP

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