Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Glucagon
Name
A
GlucaGen
2
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Glucagon
Class
A
Hormone and Anti-hypoglycemic
3
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Glucagon
Description
A
Glucagon is a protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. Glucagon increases HR and AV conduction in BB and CCB OD
4
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Glucagon
Indication
A
Hypoglycemia without IV access and to reverse beta-blocker and calcium channel blocker overdose
5
Q
Glucagon
Contraindications
A
None
6
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Glucagon
Precautions
A
Cardiovascular or renal impairment. Effective only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver
7
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Glucagon
Dosage/Route for hypoglycemia
A
1mg IM repeat 5-20 minutes
Pedi: 0.1 mg/kg IM/SC/IV for children under 10
8
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Glucagon
Dosage/Route for BB and CCB OD
A
3mg IV over 1 minute
Pedi: 50-150mcg/kg IV over 1 minute
