Pancreatic hormone and insulin antagonist
FR: Confirmed hypoglycemia where patient mentation is unable to safely support administration of oral glucose
⚠️ EMR: requires completion of scope expansion education. Confirmed hypoglycemia where patient mentation is unable to safely support administration of oral glucose
PCP: Suspected or confirmed hypoglycemia where IV access is unavailable
ACP: Suspected beta or calcium channel blocker overdose
⚠️ EMR: Requires completion of scope expansion education.
ACP: Suspected beta or calcium channel blocker overdose
⚠️ EMR: Requires completion of scope expansion education.
ACP: Suspected beta or calcium channel blocker overdose
Glucagon accelerates the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver, elevating blood glucose levels. It is only effective in treating hypoglycemia if liver glycogen is available.
Excessive parenteral administration of glucagon can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ingestion of glucagon is unlikely to result in symptoms as it is rapidly broken down in the gastrointestinal tract.
Hypoglycemia produced by excessive alcohol consumption is unlikely to be reversible with glucagon.