Glucagon

Question 1

Class

Answer 1

Hormone, anti hypoglycemic

Question 2

Pharmacology and actions

Answer 2

Natural polypeptide hormone secreted by pancreas. Released to breakdown stored glycogen to Glucose and inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose.

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

• It increase blood sugar in hypoglycemia W/O vascular access.
• beta blocker OD

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

• Hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds

- Glucagon is only effective if glycogen is stored in liver

Question 5

Precautions and side effects

Answer 5

• hypotension
• hyperglycemia
• headache/dizziness
• N/V

Question 6

Dosage

Answer 6

Adult:
Hypoglycemia:
1.0 Unit IM/SC repeat as needed 5-20min

Beta-Blocker OD:
2-3 Unites IV/IO over 2-5min