Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon Trade Name
A
(None)
2
Q
Glucagon Class
A
Hormone
3
Q
Glucagon Action
A
Converts liver glycogen to glucose, relaxes gastric smooth muscles
4
Q
Glucagon Indication
A
hypoglycemia, AMS with unknown etiology, hypotension, bradycardia from beta blocker or calcium channel OD
5
Q
Glucagon Contraindication
A
Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Glucagon Dose/Route
A
1mg IM Calcium channel OD: 2mg IV bolus
7
Q
Glucagon Side Effects
A
tachycardia, headache, N/V
8
Q
Glucagon Other
A
less effective with decreased glycogen stores (alcoholics)
