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Glucagon Flashcards

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Glucagon class

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Hormone, anti-hypoglycemic

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Glucagon side effect

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Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Headache/dizziness
Nausea/vomiting

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Glucagon dose

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Adult

  • Hypoglycemia: 1.0 unit IM/SC (may repeat as needed 5 – 20 minutes)
  • Beta-blocker OD: 2 – 3 units IV/IO over 2 – 5 minutes

Pediatric (less than 20kg)

  • Hypoglycemia: 0.5 units
  • Beta-blocker OD: 0.05 units/kg over 2 – 5 minutes (not to exceed adult dose)

Pediatric (greater than 20kg)

  • Hypoglycemia: 1.0 units
  • Beta-blocker OD: same as above
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Glucagon action

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Natural polypeptide hormone secreted by the pancreas. Released to breakdown stored glycogen to glucose and inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. Acts on
receptor sites similar to those of epinephrine producing catecholamine like effects.

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Glucagon indication

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To increase blood sugar levels in hypoglycemia without vascular access
Beta-blocker overdose

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Glucagon contraindication

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Hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds

Glucagon is only effective if there are glycogen stores in the liver

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