Glucagon Flashcards
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Brand Name
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Glucagen
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Class
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Hormone
3
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Mechanism of action
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Increases BGL by stimulating Glycogenolysis. Decreases gastric motility and secretions, Stabilizes cardiac rhythm in Beta blocker OD, has + inotropic and chronotropic effects
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Indications
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Altered LOC with hypoglycemia, reversal agent in beta blocker and calcium blocker OD. relaxation smooth muscles in esophageal obstruction
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Contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
Hyperglycemia
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Adverse Effects
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Hypotension, dizziness, headache, N/V, tachycardia
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Precautions
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Not effective if patient does not have any glycogen stores in liver.
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Dose
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Hypoglycemia: 1 mg IM
Ca + Beta blocker OD: 3-10mg initial IV push followed by infusion rate of 3-10mg/h
Pedi: 0.03- 0.1 mg/kg up to 1mg IM
