Glucagon

Question 1

Glucagon (glucagen)

Class

Answer 1

Hyperglycemic (Hormone)

Question 2

Glucagon (glucagen)

Action

Answer 2

Raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to release glycogen in the form of glucose.
Inhibits synthesis of glycogen from the glucose.
Blocks the antiadrenergic effects of betablockers.

Question 3

Glucagon (glucagen)

Indication

Answer 3

Unconscious diabetic pt (hypoglycemic), if unable to start IV.
Beta-blocker OD.

Question 4

Glucagon (glucagen)

Dose/route

Answer 4

Hypoglycemia with no IV= 1mg IM

Beta blocker OD= 1mg IV, MR 1mg IV in 5 min

Question 5

Glucagon (glucagen)

Peds dose

Answer 5

Same as adult, don’t administer to children under 1 y/o

Question 6

Glucagon (glucagen)

Onset

Answer 6

5-20 min

Question 7

Glucagon (glucagen)

Contra

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds

Question 8

Glucagon (glucagen)

Adverse effects

Answer 8

CNS = h/a
GI = n/v

Question 9

Glucagon (glucagen)

Precautions

Answer 9

1) Dextrose 50% is DOC if IV established.
2) Check blood sugar pre-administration.
3) Mix drug powder ONLY w/ solvent provided.
4) Hypersensitivity reaction may occur (glucagon is a protein)
5) Administer cautiously to pts w/ cardiovascular disease (drug has + inotrope & + chronotrope effects)

Question 10

Glucagon

Supplied

Answer 10

1mg/ml vial.