Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Indications
A
<4mmol
Oral glucose hasn’t worked
Unconscious patient
2
Q
How is it administered?
A
Intramuscularly
3
Q
How does it work?
A
Induces the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver
4
Q
Contra-idications
A
Recent use of glucagon & hypoglycemic seizures
5
Q
Cautions
A
If the patient is likely to require a thrombolysis
6
Q
Side effects
A
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, acute hypersensitivity reaction, hypokalemia, hypotension
7
Q
Dosage
A
1 milligram
