Glucagon |
Presentation |
• 1mg (IU) in 1ml Hypokit | ||||||||||||
Pharmacology |
• A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas | ||||||||||||
Actions |
• Causes an increase in blood glucose concentration by converting stored liver glycogen to glucose | ||||||||||||
Metabolism |
• Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma | ||||||||||||
Primary Emergency Indications |
• Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL <4mmol/l) in Pts with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose Adult Paed | ||||||||||||
Contraindications |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Precautions |
• Nil of signifcance in the above indication | ||||||||||||
Route of Administration |
• IM | ||||||||||||
Side Effects |
• Nausea and vomiting (rare) | ||||||||||||
Special Notes |
• Not all Pts will respond to Glucagon, for example those with inadequate glycogen storage in the liver – alcoholics, malnourishment. | ||||||||||||
Therapeutic Effect |
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