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.

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