Indication & Dosage |
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| Parenteral |
| SEVERE HYPOGLYCAEMIA |
| Adult:
1 mg (0.5 mg for patients <25 kg) given as SC, IM or IV. If no response within 10 minutes, then IV glucose should be given. Glucagon dose may be repeated if necessar |
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| Parenteral |
| AS A DIAGNOSTIC AID IN THE RADIOLOGIC EXAM OF GI TRACT |
| Adult:
1-2 mg IM or 0.2-2 mg IV inj. |
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| Precautions |
Ineffective in chronic hypoglycaemia, alcohol-induced hypoglycaemia, starvation and adrenal insufficiency; diagnostic aid in diabetic patients or in elderly with heart disease. Insulinoma; glucagonoma. Monitor prothrombin time and adjust oral anticoagulant dosage. Pregnancy. |
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Potentially Life-threatening
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Hypokalaemia |
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| Interactions |
May enhance anticoagulant effect of oral anticoagulants e.g. warfarin. |
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