Glucagon

Question 1

What is the brand name of Glucagon?

Answer 1

Glucagen

Question 2

What is the drug class for Glucagon?

Answer 2

Hormone

Question 3

Indications for Glucagon?

Answer 3

Altered LOC with hypoglycemia, reversal agent in beta blocker and calcium channel blocker overdoses

Question 4

Mechanism of action for Glucagon?

Answer 4

Increases blood glucose level by stimulating glycogenolysis. Unknown mechanism of stabilizing cardiac rhythm in beta blocker overdose. Decrease gastric motility and secretions.

Question 5

The two contraindications of Glucagon

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity and hyperglycemia

Question 6

Adverse effects of Glucagon

Answer 6

Dizziness, headache, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, rebound hypoglycemia

Question 7

Precautions for Glucagon

Answer 7

Not effective if patient does not have any

Stored glycogen

Question 8

Dose and administration of Glucagon for an adult with hypoglycemia?

Answer 8

1.0 mg IM, may be repeated in 10 minutes

Question 9

What is the dose of Glucagon for a pediatric Pt with hypoglycemia?

Answer 9

0.03 – 0.1 mg/kg IM/IO/SQ/SIVP may be repeated in 20 minutes.

Question 10

Dose and administration of Glucagon for an adult with Ca and Beta blocker overdose?

Answer 10

3-10 mg slow IVP followed by a 3-10 mg/hour infusion

Question 11

Dose and administration of Glucagon for a pediatric Pt with Ca and Beta blocker overdose?

Answer 11

0.05 - 0.15 mg/kg IV/IO over 3-5 minutes, followed by a 0.05-0.10 mg/kg/h infusion as necessary.