Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Glucagon - Mechanism of action
A
Increases the blood glucose level by stimulating glycogenolysis within the liver
2
Q
Glucagon- Indications
A
Hypoglycaemia when the patient cannot swallow glucose/food and IV access cannot be obtained
3
Q
Glucagon - Contraindications
A
Known severe allergy
4
Q
Glucagon - Cautions
A
None
5
Q
Glucagon - Dosage
A
1mg IM for persons aged 5 years and over.
0.5mg for a child aged less than 5 years
DO NOT REPEAT THE IM DOSE
6
Q
Glucagon - Usual onset of effect
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5 - 10 minutes
7
Q
Glucagon - Duration of effect
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15 - 60 minutes
8
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Glucagon - Usual preparation
A
Ampoules containing 1mg as powder
