Virtual Drug Bag

GLUCAGON

PACKAGED: 1 mg dose.
Combine liquid and powder vials, then administer. (1 in drug bag)

LOCATION: Intermediate Pouch

INDICATIONS:
Hypoglycemia if no IV access
Generalized hypothermia without arrest
Altered level of consciousness of unknown cause
Seizures with BS < 60
No blood sugar monitor is available or a strong suspicion of hypoglycemia despite BS reading and no IV access. 
Calcium Channel Blocker or Beta Blocker OD
Allergic reaction/Anaphylaxis unresponsive to Epinephrine

ADULT: 
Hypoglycemia with no IV: 1 mg IM.
Calcium Channel Blocker or Beta Blocker OD: 1 mg IV or IM.
Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis unresponsive to Epinephrine:  1 mg IV or IM

PEDI:
Hypoglycemia with no IV: 1 mg IM
Calcium Channel Blocker or Beta Blocker OD: 1 mg IV or IM

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Increases breakdown of glycogen to glucose and stimulates glucose synthesis thereby raising blood sugar.

CONTRAINDICATION:

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Tachycardia, hypotension, nausea and vomiting, urticaria
Should not be considered a first line choice

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT:
Hypoglycemia, Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis—No
Calcium Channel Blocker or Beta Blocker OD—Yes

PEDI:
Hypoglycemia--No
Calcium Channel Blocker or Beta Blocker OD—Yes