Glucagon

(GlucaGen)

 

 

Indications:

 

  • Hypoglycemia
  • Beta Blocker Overdose

 

Contraindications:

 

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Insulinoma
  • Pheochromocytoma

 

Side Effects:

 

  • Relatively free of adverse reaction except for occasional
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • urticaria
  • respiratory distress
  • hypotension

 

Adult Dose:

 

Altered Mental Status/Diabetic Emergencies, Seizure:

 

  • 1 mg IM/SQ

 

Beta Blocker Overdose:

 

  • 2 mg IV/IO/IM

 

Pediatric Dose:

 

  • 0.1 mg/kg IM
  • Maximum dosage = 1 mg