Protocol Status: PUBLISHED
Protocol:
Version: 2026.01
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Clinical Note: This content reflects current GCEMS clinical guidelines as of the dates listed above. If content appears inconsistent with current policy, use the most recent approved guideline and notify leadership for correction.

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