Diabetes:
Indications for GLUCAGON:
Severe hypoglycemia.
Adults and Children:
Give by IM, IV, or SC inj. <20kg: 0.5mg or 0.02–0.03mg/kg. ≥20kg: 1mg. May repeat in 15mins as needed.
GLUCAGON Contraindications:
Pheochromocytoma.
GLUCAGON 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); treat with glucose. Necrolytic migratory erythema (w. continuous infusion). Monitor serum potassium. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
GLUCAGON Classification:
Antihypoglycemic.
Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions (eg, urticaria, respiratory distress, hypotension).
How Supplied:
Emergency kit (1mg)—1 (w. diluent)
Pricing for GLUCAGON
Miscellaneous diagnostic tests:
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 Dosage:
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 Dosage:
Not established.
GLUCAGON Contraindications:
Pheochromocytoma.
GLUCAGON Warnings/Precautions:
History of insulinoma or pheochromocytoma. Monitor serum potassium. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
GLUCAGON Classification:
Antihypoglycemic.
GLUCAGON Interactions:
Concomitant anticholinergics: not recommended.
Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions (eg, urticaria, respiratory distress, hypotension).
How Supplied:
Emergency kit (1mg)—1 (w. diluent)
