Glucagon

Question 1

Glucagon - Class (2)

Answer 1

• Pancreatic hormone- insulin antagonist

Question 2

Glucagon - Action (2)

Answer 2

• converts liver glycogen to glucose to raise BGL and inhibits glycogen synthesis- stimulates glucagon receptors in cardiac cells in larger doses and helps beta blocker OD by increasing chronotropic/inotropic effects

Question 3

Glucagon - Indications (3)

Answer 3

• hypoglycemia if no IV available- beta blocker OD w/ profound bradycardia- may be effective in some Ca Channel blocker OD

Question 4

Glucagon - Contraindications (1)

Answer 4

• Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Glucagon - Side Effects (1)

Answer 5

• N/V

Question 6

Glucagon - Precautions (2)

Answer 6

• should not be used as a first line drug from hypoglycemia- will be ineffective in conditions where glycogen stores are depleted/non-existent (alcoholics w/ poor nutrition and newborns)