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| Glucagon Mechanism of Action |
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| Converts liver glycogen to glucose and releases the glucose into the bloodstream to increase blood sugar levels. Has a positive inotropic effect on the heart. |
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| Hypoglycemia, beta-blocker overdose, calcium channel blocker overdose, esophageal relaxation |
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| Glucagon Contraindications |
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| Known allergy to proteins, hypersensitivity |
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| Glucagon Adverse Reactions |
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| Tachycardia, hypotension, hyperglycemia, nausea/vomiting |
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| Glucagon Dose for hypoglycemia |
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| Glucagon Dose for Beta-blocker/Calcium channel-blocker OD |
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| 2-5 mg IV/IO over 2-5 minutes. 10 mg over 5-10 minutes second dose if necessary |
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| Glucagon Peds Dose for hypoglycemia |
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| 0.03-0.1 mg/kg IM/IV/IO/Sub-Q |
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| Glucagon Peds Dose for Beta-blocker/Calcium channel-blocker OD |
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| 0.05-0.15 mg/kg over 5 minutes |
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