GLUCAGON Rx

Indications for GLUCAGON:

Acute hypoglycemia.

Adults and Children:

<20kg: 0.5mg or 20–30mcg/kg. ≥20kg: 1mg. If patient does not respond in 15 mins, may give 1–2 more doses.

Contraindications:

Pheochromocytoma.

Warnings/Precautions:

If ineffective, IV dextrose must be given. When patient responds, supplemental carbohydrate should be given (esp. children). Type 1 diabetics may be less responsive. History of insulinoma or pheochromocytoma. Insufficient glycogen stores (eg, starvation, adrenal insufficiency, chronic hypoglycemia). Monitor serum potassium. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Pharmacological Class:

Antihypoglycemic.

Adverse Reactions:

GI upset, hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, respiratory distress, hypotension).

How Supplied:

Emergency kit (1mg)—1 (w. diluent)

Indications for GLUCAGON:

Diagnostic aid in the radiologic examination of the stomach, duodenum, small bowel, and colon when diminished intestinal motility would be advantageous.

Adult:

See full labeling. Give by IV or IM inj prior to procedure. Usual range 0.25-2mg once. Stomach: 0.5mg IV or 2mg IM once. Colon: Give 10mins prior to procedure; 2mg IM once.

Children:

Not established.

Contraindications:

Pheochromocytoma.

Warnings/Precautions:

History of insulinoma or pheochromocytoma. Monitor serum potassium. Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Pharmacological Class:

Antihypoglycemic.

Adverse Reactions:

GI upset, hypersensitivity reactions (urticaria, respiratory distress, hypotension).

How Supplied:

Emergency kit (1mg)—1 (w. diluent)