Glucagon Flashcards
1
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Glucagon - mechanism of action
A
Increases blood glucose level by stimulating the breakdown of glycogen into glucose (glycogenolysis), predominantly in the liver, and excreted in the liver.
2
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Glucagon - Indications
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Hypoglycaemia when the patient cannot swallow glucose/food and IV access cannot be obtained.
3
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Glucagon - Contraindications
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Known severe allergy.
4
Q
Glucagon - Cautions
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None.
5
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Glucagon - Dosage
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1mg IM for adult or child aged 5 or over.
0.5mg IM for a child aged under 5.
Administer IM in lateral thigh.
6
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Glucagon - Common adverse effects
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None
7
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Glucagon - Usual onset of effect
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5-10 minutes
8
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Glucagon - Usual duration of effect
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15-60 minutes
9
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Glucagon - Usual preparation
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Ampoule containing 1mg as powder.
10
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Glucagon - Repeats
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None.
