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Glucagon Flashcards

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Drug names of Glucagon

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Brand: Glucagon
Generic: Glucagon
Official: Glucagon, USP

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Classification of Glucagon

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Hormone, antihypoglycemic

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Mechanism of action of Glucagon

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stimulating glycogenolysis.

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Indications of Glucagon

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hypoglycemia

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Contraindication of Glucagon

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hyperglycemia, insulinoma

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Pharmacokinetics of Glucagon

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Onset: 5-20mins (IV) 30mins (IM)
Duration: 1-2hrs

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Side effects of Glucagon

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Dizziness, hypotension, N/V

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Dosages of Glucagon

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Adult: 0.5-1mg IM, may repeat in 7-10mins
Ped: 0.03- 0.1mg/kg IM,IO, subQ, slow IV. may repeat in 20mins

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Overdose management for Glucagon

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treat symptomatically

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Routes of admin

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IM, IV, IO, subQ

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