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Glucagon

 
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    IV / IM
    Glucagon

  • Mechanism of Action

  • A hormone naturally produced by pancreatic alpha cells that is responsible for regulation of glucose  and lipid metabolism.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Severe hypoglycaemia due to administration of insulin or oral hypoglycaemics.
  • Contraindications
  • Phaeochromocytoma
  • Insulinoma
  • Glucagonoma

  • Adverse Effects

  • Nausea / vomiting.
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