Presentation
- 1 mg (IU) in 1 mL hypokit
Pharmacology
A hormone normally secreted by the pancreas
Actions:
- Causes an increase in blood glucose concentration by converting stored
liver glycogen to glucose
Metabolism
Mainly by the liver, also by the kidneys and in the plasma
- Diabetic hypoglycaemia (BGL < 4 mmol/L) in patients with an altered conscious state who are unable to self-administer oral glucose
- Anaphylaxis (adult) where patients remain hypotensive following adrenaline therapy with past history of heart failure or patients taking beta-blocker medication
- Nil of significance in the above indication
- Nil of significance in the above indication
Route of administration
- IV
- IM
Special Notes
Not all patients will respond to Glucagon, e.g. those with inadequate glycogen
stores in the liver (alcoholics, malnourished).
IM Effects
Onset: 5 minutes
Peak: n/a
Duration: 25 minutes