Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Presentation
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1 mg (IU) in 1 mL hypokit
2
Q
Pharmacology
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A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas
Actions:
– Causes an increase in blood glucose concentration by converting stored liver
glycogen to glucose
3
Q
Metabolism
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Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma
4
Q
Primary emergency indications
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- Diabetic hyperglycaemia (BGL <4 mol/L) in patients with an altered conscious state who are unable to self administer oral glucose
5
Q
Contraindications
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Nil
6
Q
Precautions
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Nil
7
Q
ROA
A
IM
8
Q
Side effects
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Nausea and vomiting (rare)
9
Q
Special notes
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Not all patients will respond well to glucagon. e.g those with inadequate glycogen stores in the liver (alcoholics, malnourished)
IM effects:
Onset: 5 minutes
Peak: n/a
Duration: 25 minutes
10
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Dose
A
Presentation:
Dose: 1 IU IM single dose only.
Paed: <25kg 0.5 IU IM glucagon (0.5ml)
>25 1 IU IM glucagon (1ml)
