Glucose

Question 1

What is/are the common name(s) of Glucose?

Answer 1

Dextrose

Question 2

What is/are the class(es) of Glucose?

Answer 2

Carbohydrate

Question 3

What is/are the mechanism(s) of Glucose?

Answer 3

Used as energy in the body

Question 4

What is/are the contraindication(s) of Glucose?

Answer 4

None

Question 5

What is/are the ADULT indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Glucose?

Answer 5

Responsive with BGL <60: 15g PO, NO repeat

Unresponsive with BGL <60: D10 25g/250mL IV, may repeat x1 in 5min

Question 6

What is/are the PEDS indication(s) & associated dosage(s)/repeat(s) of Glucose?

Answer 6

Responsive with BGL <60, 40 in neonates: 15g PO, NO repeat

Unresponsive with BGL <60, 40 in neonates: D10 (0.5g/5mL)/kg IV max single dose 25g, NO repeat

Question 7

What is/are the adverse reaction(s) to Glucose?

Answer 7

None