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Glucagon Nursing Considerations, Side Effects, and Mechanism of Action Pharmacology for Nurses

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Glucagon

Generic Name: glucagon

Trade Name: GlucaGen

Indication: severe hypoglycemia, antidote for beta blockers and calcium channel blockers

Action: stimulates production of glucose from stores, relaxes GI tract

Therapeutic Class: hormones

Pharmacologic Class: pancreatics

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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