Glucagon Flashcards
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Presentation
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1mg (IU) in 1ml hypo kit
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Pharmacology
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A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas
Actions:
Causes an increase in blood glucose concentration by converting stored liver glycogen to glucose
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Q
Metabolism
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Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma
4
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Indications
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Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL<4mmol/L) in pts with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
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Contraindications
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Nil of significance in the above indication
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Precautions
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Nil of significance in above indication
7
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Route of admin
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IM
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Side effects
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N+V
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Special notes
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Not all pts will respond to glucagon (malnourished, alcoholics) IM onset: 5 minutes Peak: n/a Duration: 25 minutes
