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Glucagon Flashcards

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Classification

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Hormone (antihypoglycemic agent)

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Mechanism of Action

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  • Converts glycogen to glucose
  • Inhibits glycogen synthesis
  • Elevates BGL
  • Increases cardiac contractile force
  • Increased heart rate
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Indications

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  • Hypoglycemia
  • Beta blocker OD
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Contraindications

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Insulinoma
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Adverse Effects

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  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Rebound hyperglycemia
  • Hypotension
  • Sinus tachycardia
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Administration

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  • Hypoglycemia (Adult): 1 mg IM/IV/IO/SubQ
  • Beta blocker overdose (Adult): 2-5 mg IV/IO over 1 minute, second dose 10 mg IV if needed.
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