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EMT Medications - glucagon
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02/27/2013
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Term
Trade Names
 Definition
  1. Glucagon
Term
Indications
 Definition
  1. Hypoglycemia (when IV access cannot be established)
Term
Contraindications
 Definition
  1. Hypersensitivity to beef or pork proteins
  2. Hyperglycemia
  3. Pheochromocytoma
Term
Precautions
 Definition
  1. After patient regains consciousness, supplemental carbohydrates should be provided ASAP
  2. Lowers serum potassium levels
  3. Can cause tachycardia, nausea, vomiting and hypertension
Term
Side Effects
 Definition
  1. Generalized allergic reactions
  2. Nausea/Vomiting
  3. Hypokalemia
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Adult Dose
 Definition
  • 1.0mg IM, repeat 15-20 minutes as needed
  • Supplied in a 1mg (unit) vial or 10mg (units) vial
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Pediatric Dose
 Definition
  • Younger than 5 years old = 0.5mg IM
  • Older than 5 years old = 1.0mg IM
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Notes
 Definition
  1. Must be reconstituted before administration
  2. Will not be effective if there is not sufficient glycogen stores in the liver
  3. Can be administered IM or SQ with IM being preferred
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Classification
 Definition
  1. Hormone
  2. Antihypoglycemic
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Pharmacodynamics
 Definition
  1. Stimulates hepatic production of glucose from glycogen stores (glycogenolysis)
  2. Relaxes the musculature of the GI tract
  3. Has positive inotropic and chronotropic effects
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