GLUCAGON (generic name)

Question 1

BRAND NAME OF GLUCAGON

Answer 1

BRAND NAME

Glucagen

Question 2

DRUG CLASSOF OF GLUCAGON

Answer 2

DRUG CLASS

Hormone

Question 3

DOSE and ADMINISTRATION OF GLUCAGON

Answer 3

D and A
ADULT: 1.0 mg IM, may be repeated in 10 minute
Ca and Beta Blocker: OD: 0.05 mg slow IVP followed by a 3 - 10 mg/hour infusion
PEDI HYPOGLYCEMIA: 0.03 - 0.1 mg/kg IM/IO/SQ/SIVP may be repeated in 20 minute.
PEDI Ca and Beta Blocker: 0.05mg/kg IV/IO over 3 - 5 minute, followed by a 0.05 - 0.10 mg/kg/h infusion as necessary.

Question 4

INDICATION OF GLUCAGON

Answer 4

INDICATIONS

Altered LOC with Hypoglycemia, reversal agent in beta blocker and calcium channel blocker overdoses.

Question 5

MECHANISM OF ACTION OF GLUCAGON

Answer 5

MECHANISM OF ACTION
Increases BGL by stimulating glycogenolysis. Unknown mechanism of stabilizing cardiac rhythm in beta blocker overdose.
Decreases gastric motility and secretions.

Question 6

ADVERSE EFFECTS OF GLUCAGON

Answer 6

ADVERSE EFFECTS

Dizziness, headache, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, rebound hypoglycemia

Question 7

PRECAUTIONS OF GLUCAGON

Answer 7

PRECAUTIONS

Not effective if patient does not have any stored glycogen.