Drug Card for Glucagon

Glucagon

A hormone used to treat severe hypoglycemia by increasing blood glucose.

GlucaGen

The trade name for glucagon.

Antihypoglycemic Agent

A drug classification that includes medication used to increase blood glucose levels.

Glycogenolysis

The process stimulated by glucagon in the liver to increase blood glucose.

Indications for Glucagon

Severe hypoglycemia and beta-blocker overdose.

Contraindications of Glucagon

Pheochromocytoma and insulinoma.

Common side effects of Glucagon

Nausea, vomiting, and hypotension.

Adult dose of Glucagon

1 mg IM/IV.

Pediatric dose of Glucagon

0.5 mg for children under 20 kg.

Post-administration monitoring for Glucagon

Blood glucose levels should be monitored after administration.

Absorption routes for Glucagon

IM (Intramuscular) or IV (Intravenous).

Pharmacokinetics of Glucagon

Includes rapid absorption and metabolism primarily by liver, kidneys, and plasma, with excretion in urine.

Drug-drug interactions to be aware of with Glucagon

Beta-blockers and insulin.