Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is glucagon?
A
Pancreatic hormone
2
Q
What is the action of glucagon?
A
Glucagon causes the liver to metabolise stores of glycogen to glucose; resulting in a rise of blood glucose
It is only effective if lifer glycogen is available
3
Q
What is the use for glucagon?
A
Treatment of hypoglycaemia BGL <4 when oral or IV glucose cannot be administered
4
Q
What are the adverse effects of glucagon?
A
- Nausea and vomiting
2. Very occasionally, hypersensitivity
5
Q
What is the adult dose of glucagon? (Over >20kg)
A
1 I.U IM
6
Q
What is the dose of glucagon for pts <20kg
A
0.5 I.U IM
7
Q
What is the special note for glucagon, glucose 10% and oral glucose?
A
- Pts who respond to treatment should eat to prevent further hypoglycaemia
- Recheck BGL
