glucagon

NOTE: 1000 micrograms = 1 mg = 1 unit

 

Information on intranasal glucagon (for hypoglycemia management in 4 years and older ONLY):

Intranasal Glucagon (Baqsimi®) Staff Education Material

Intranasal Glucagon IWK Poster

Go to Atlantic Canada Poison Centre Antidote Kit for information on antidote administration

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Go to Pediatric Parenteral Administration Information for glucagon

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Antidote

Go to Atlantic Canada Poison Centre Antidote Kit for information on antidote dosing

Severe hypoglycemia

Go to clinical order set IWK_TRHY “Treatment for Hypoglycemia in Children and Youth with Diabetes"

Patients less than 4 years of age AND less than 20 kg

0.5 mg IM (preferred)/Subcutaneous once

Patients less than 4 years of age AND  20 kg and greater

1 mg IM (preferred)/Subcutaneous once

Patients 4 years and older 

3 mg (1 actuation) intranasal once . If no response after 15 minutes, may repeat dose using a new device. NOTE: inhalation not necessary.

Anaphylaxis in Emergency Department (Refractory)

Go to clinical order set IWK ANED

20 to 30 micrograms/kg (maximum 1 mg/dose) IV/IO x 1, followed by 5 to 10 micrograms/minute as continuous infusion (IV/IO)

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Go to Neonatal Drug Dosing Guideline for glucagon

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Supplied

Injection: 1 mg
Powder: 3 mg/device

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For more detailed information, go to Micromedex

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Created on June 13, 2019 01:49 PM
Updated on May 16, 2025 11:15 AM