Drug Card for Glucagon

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Glucagon

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

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GlucaGen

The trade name for glucagon.

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Antihypoglycemic Agent

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

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Glycogenolysis

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

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Indications for Glucagon

Severe hypoglycemia and beta-blocker overdose.

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Contraindications of Glucagon

Pheochromocytoma and insulinoma.

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Common side effects of Glucagon

Nausea, vomiting, and hypotension.

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Adult dose of Glucagon

1 mg IM/IV.

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Pediatric dose of Glucagon

0.5 mg for children under 20 kg.

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Post-administration monitoring for Glucagon

Blood glucose levels should be monitored after administration.

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Absorption routes for Glucagon

IM (Intramuscular) or IV (Intravenous).

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Pharmacokinetics of Glucagon

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

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Drug-drug interactions to be aware of with Glucagon

Beta-blockers and insulin.