Glucagon

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ANTIDIABETICS

Glucagon

DESCRIPTION / ACTION:

• Raises blood glucose level by promoting catalytic depolymerization of hepatic glycogen to glucose.
• Onset of action is 8 - 10 minutes.

INDICATIONS:

• Hypoglycemia with no IV access, overdose of beta blockers or calcium channel blockers

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

• Hypersensitivity to the medication, Pheochromocytoma.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Unstable hypoglycemic diabetics may not respond to Glucagon. Has a positive inotropic and chronotropic action on the heart.

DOSAGE:

• 1 mg IM AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.
• Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric specific dosages
  • Premie - 4 y/o: 0.5 mg
  • 5 years and older: 1 mg