Glucagon Drug Card

Generic Name

Glucagon

Trade Name

Glucagen

Class

Hyperglycemic agent, pancreatic hormone, insulin antagonist

Action

Mainly used to make the liver release stores of glucose. Also stabilizes cardiac rhythms in beta-blocker overdose. Decreases GI secretions and function

Indications

Altered LOC with sispected hypoglycemia, beta-blocker or calcium-channel-blocker overdose

Route

IM/IN

Contraindications

Hyperglycemia

Adverse Effects

Dizziness, headache, hypertension, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, rebound hypoglycemia

Special Considerations

If the liver has no stored glucose, it won't work. Preferably given along with D50, If two doses of Glucagon are unsccessful, D50 must be given. Requires reconstitution.

Dose

1mg