Emergency Drugs · Peptide hormone — cAMP stimulator
Glucagon (β-blocker/CCB overdose)
Dose
5–10 mg IV bolus over 5 min (adult), then 2–5 mg/h infusion.
Indications
- • β-blocker overdose
- • CCB overdose
Use
Monitoring
Side effects
- • Nausea/vomiting
- • Hyperglycaemia
- • Hypokalaemia
Related in WardRound
STEMI
Protocol · PPCI < 120 min
NSTEMI / Unstable Angina
Protocol · Risk-stratify with GRACE
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Protocol · Vagal → adenosine → DC
Unstable Angina
Protocol · ACS without troponin rise
Acute Myocarditis
Protocol · Supportive + treat cause
AF with WPW (Pre-excited)
Protocol · Avoid AV nodal blockers
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Topic · Cardiology
Heart Failure
Topic · Cardiology
Thyrotoxicosis
Topic · Endocrinology
Rapid Sequence Induction
Topic · Anesthesia
Cirrhosis
Topic · Hepatology
ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Topic · Cardiology
Always confirm dose against your local formulary / BNF before prescribing.
