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Glucose 40% Gel Flashcards

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Introdcution

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  • Used to increase blood glucose levels
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Presentation

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  • Plastic tube 25g
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Why would you prescribe this drug

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  • Low blood sugar below >4mmol
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Typical dose

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  • 10g every 5mins
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Pharmacodynamics

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  • Produces a rapid increase in blood sugar

- Glucose is needed to generate the energy to carry out cellular functions

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Pharmacokinetics

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  • Oral
  • Widely
  • Broken down in tissue and stored hepactically
  • Renally
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Side effects

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  • None
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