Glucagon

Question 1

What is the drug classification for Glucagon?

Answer 1

Hyperglycaemic

Question 2

What is the action of Glucagon in the body?

Answer 2

A hormonal agent which converts liver glycogen to glucose

Question 3

What are the side effects of Glucagon?

Answer 3

Nil

Question 4

When is the administration of Glucagon indicated?

Answer 4

Symptomatic hypoglycaemia (with the inability to self-administer oral glucose)

Question 5

What are the contraindications for Glucagon?

Answer 5

Known severe allergic reaction

Question 6

What are the precautions when considering administering Glucagon?

Answer 6

Nil

Question 7

What schedule is Glucagon classified under?

Answer 7

Schedule 3 (Therapeutic Poisons)

Question 8

What is the onset of Glucagon’s effect?

Answer 8

4 - 7 minutes

Question 9

How is Glucagon administered?

Answer 9

Intramuscularly (IM)

Question 10

When might Glucagon not be effective?

Answer 10

If liver glycogen is depleted due to alcoholism, liver disease or starvation