Glucagon
May 21, 2022•1 min•Season 203Ep. 2
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Episode description
- Trade – Glucagon
- Class – Hormone
- MOA – Converts glycogen to glucose
- Indication – hypoglycemia, beta blocker overdose
- Contraindications – Pheochromocytoma, Insulinoma
- Side effects – Nausea/vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tachycardia
- Dosages
Hypoglycemia
Adult: 1mg IM, IV, IO, SQ
Pedi: Less than 44 lbs – 0.5mg IM, IV, IO, Sq
Beta Blocker/CCB Overdose
Adult: 3-10mg IV, IO
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