Glucagon IM Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon Indications
A
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) when the patient cannot safely swallow glucose/food and IV assess cannot be obtained
2
Q
Glucagon Contraindications
A
Known severe allergy
3
Q
Glucagon Cautions
A
Nil
4
Q
Glucagon Dose Adult
A
- Greater than or equal to five years old
- 1mg IM once
5
Q
Glucagon Dose Paediatric
A
- less than five years old
- 0.5mg IM once
6
Q
Glucagon Route
A
IM, preferred lateral thigh
7
Q
Glucagon Formulation
A
1mg ampoule as powder dissolved into syringe within kit
8
Q
Glucagon Mechanism of Action
A
Increases the blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenolysis (the breakdown of glycogen into glucose) predominantly within the liver
9
Q
Glucagon Common Adverse Effects
A
None
