EPISODE · May 21, 2022 · 1 MIN
Glucagon
from Paramedic Drug Cards · host Michael Egan
Trade – Glucagon Class – Hormone MOA – Converts glycogen to glucose Indication – hypoglycemia, beta blocker overdose Contraindications – Pheochromocytoma, Insulinoma Side effects – Nausea/vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tachycardia Dosages Hypoglycemia Adult: 1mg IM, IV, IO, SQ Pedi: Less than 44 lbs – 0.5mg IM, IV, IO, Sq Beta Blocker/CCB Overdose Adult: 3-10mg IV, IO
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Trade – GlucagonClass – HormoneMOA – Converts glycogen to glucoseIndication – hypoglycemia, beta blocker overdoseContraindications – Pheochromocytoma, Insulinoma Side effects – Nausea/vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tachycardiaDosagesHypoglycemia Adult: 1mg IM, IV, IO, SQ Pedi: Less than 44 lbs – 0.5mg IM, IV, IO, Sq Beta Blocker/CCB Overdose Adult: 3-10mg IV, IO
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