Davis's Drug Guide
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glucagon

Route/Dosage

Hypoglycemia

IV, IM, SC (Adults and Children ≥20 kg): 1 mg; may be repeated in 15 min if necessary..

IV, IM, SC (Children <20 kg ): 0.5 mg or 0.02–0.03 mg/kg; may be repeated in 15 min if necessary..

Radiographic Examination of the GI Tract

IM, IV (Adults): 0.25–2 mg; depending on location and duration of examination (0.5 mg IV or 2 mg IM for relaxation of stomach, for examination of the colon 2 mg IM 10 min before procedure)..

Antidote (unlabeled)

IV (Adults): To beta blockers—50–150 mcg (0.05–0.15 mg)/kg, followed by 1–5 mg/hr infusion. To calcium channel blockers—2 mg; additional doses determined by response..

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