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glucagon
Trade NameGlucaGen
Indicationsevere hypoglycemia, antidote for beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
Actionstimulates production of glucose from stores, relaxes GI tract
Therapeutic Classhormones
Pharmacologic Classpancreatics
Nursing Considerations• may cause anaphylaxis • may cause hypotension • assess for signs of hypoglycemia, neuro status • monitor serum glucose levels • teach patient signs of hypoglycemia
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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glucagon
Trade NameGlucaGen
Indicationsevere hypoglycemia, antidote for beta blockers and calcium channel blockers
Actionstimulates production of glucose from stores, relaxes GI tract
Therapeutic Classhormones
Pharmacologic Classpancreatics
Nursing Considerations• may cause anaphylaxis • may cause hypotension • assess for signs of hypoglycemia, neuro status • monitor serum glucose levels • teach patient signs of hypoglycemia

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