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Glucagon Flashcards

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What are some alternate uses of glucagon

A

Decreasing intestinal motility for GI radiology

B or Ca blocker overdose which is refractory to fluids and inotropes (off licence)

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When is glucagon indicated in hypoglycaemia

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When the patient is unable to eat and there is no iv access

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What is the dose of glucagon in hypoglycaemia?

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1mg IM

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What are the contraindications for glucagon?

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Phaeochromocytoma, insulinoma

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Side effects of glucagon

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Nausea and VOMITING
Hypotension
Positive chronotropic and inotropic effect

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Interactions of drugs with glucagon

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Insulin - but don’t omit dose if due
Indomethacin makes glucagon less effective
Oral hypoglycaemics make the response to glucagon much slower

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How does glucagon work?

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Binds to receptors in the pancreas- stimulates gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose levels

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