Glucagon

Question 1

Drug Class of Glucagon

Answer 1

Hyperglycaemic

Question 2

Metabolism of Glucagon

Answer 2

By the liver, kidneys and plasma

Question 3

Pharmacology of Glucagon

Answer 3

Mobilises hepatic glycogen which is released into the blood as glucose.

Question 4

Side effects of Glucagon

Answer 4

Nil

Question 5

Indications of glucagon

Answer 5

Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia (with the inability to self-administer oral glucose)
Refractory anaphylaxis with persistent hypotension/shock

Question 6

Presentation of glucagon

Answer 6

Vials- 1mg glucagon

Question 7

Onset, duration and half life of glucagon

Answer 7

4-7 minutes, variable and 3-6 minutes

Question 8

Contraindications of glucagon

Answer 8

Allergy/ADR

Question 9

Precautions of Glucagon

Answer 9

Nil

Question 10

Routes of Administration of glucagon

Answer 10

IM, IV

Question 11

Dosage of Glucagon

Answer 11

Hypoglycaemia- 1mg single dose (IM)

Shock/Ana- IM 1mg Single Dose, IV 1mg Single dose