Drug Card for Glucagon

• Generic Name: Glucagon

• Trade Name(s): GlucaGen

Drug Classification: Hormone (Antihypoglycemic Agent)

Description: Hormone used to treat severe hypoglycemia by increasing blood glucose.

Mechanism of Action: Stimulates glycogenolysis in the liver to increase blood glucose.

Pharmacokinetics:

• Absorption: IM or IV

• Distribution: Rapid

• Metabolism: Liver, kidneys, plasma

• Excretion: Urine

Indications/Field Use: Severe hypoglycemia, beta-blocker overdose

Contraindications: Pheochromocytoma, insulinoma

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Nausea, vomiting, hypotension

Dose:

• Adult: 1 mg IM/IV

• Pediatric: 0.5 mg for children under 20 kg

Precautions: Monitor blood glucose after administration

Drug-Drug Interactions: Beta-blockers, insulin