Glucagon Flashcards
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Glucagon Class:
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Hyperglycemic agent, pancreatic hormone, insulin antagonist
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Glucagon Mechanism of Action:
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- Increases blood glucose by stimulating glycolysis.
- Unknown mechanism of stabilizing cardiac rhythm in beta-blocker overdose.
- Minimal positive inotrope and chronotrope.
- Decreases GI motility and secretions.
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Glucagon Indications:
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- Altered level of consciousness when hypoglycemia is suspected.
- May be used as inotropic agent in beta-blocker overdose.
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Glucagon Adult Dose:
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0.5 - 1 mg IM, SC, or slow IV; may repeat q 20 minutes PRN.
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Glucagon Pediatric Dose:
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0.03 - 0.1 mg / kg / dose (not to exceed 1 mg) q 20 min. IM, IO, SC, slow IV.