Group 9 - Glucagon Flashcards
1
Q
Glucagon
Drug Class?
A
Glucagon Drug Class:
- Pancreatic hormone
- Hyperglycemic agent
2
Q
Glucagon
Mechanism of Action (MOA)?
A
Glucagon Mechanism of Action (MOA):
- Acts on liver glycogen, converting it to glucose.
3
Q
Glucagon
Indications?
A
Glucagon Indications:
- Symptomatic hypoglycemia when IV access is delayed
- Beta blocker poisoning
4
Q
Glucagon
Contraindications?
A
Glucagon Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity
- Pheochromocytoma
5
Q
Glucagon
Adverse Reactions?
A
Glucagon Adverse Reactions:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Palpitations, hypertension, tachycardia
6
Q
Glucagon
Adult Dose?
A
Glucagon Adult Dose:
- Hypoglycemia: 1 mg IM, may repeat in 7 - 10 minutes
7
Q
Glucagon
Pediatric Dose?
A
Glucagon Pediatric Dose:
- Hypoglycemia (children under 20 kg): 0.5 mg IM (or 20 - 30 mcg/kg), may repeat in 7 - 10 minutes.
8
Q
Glucagon
Onset of Action?
A
Glucagon Onset of Action:
- IM: 8 - 10 minutes
9
Q
Glucagon
Peak Effects?
A
Glucagon Peak Effects:
- IM: 12 - 14 minutes
10
Q
Glucagon
Duration of Action?
A
Glucagon Duration of Action:
- IM: 12 - 27 minutes
11
Q
Glucagon
AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?
A
Glucagon AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:
- 2 mg
