GLUCAGON

Brand Name & Strength

GlucaGen® 1 mg/ml

Reconstitution

Reconstitute 1 vial with 1 ml of provided diluent or WFI for diagnostic use

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute 4 vials (4 mg) in 50 ml diluent (concentration: 0.08mg/ml)

Diluent

D5

Administration & Infusion rate

SC, IM

IV bolus

Administer over 1 min

IV infusion

Based on indication

Beta-blocker/calcium channel blocker toxicity

Administer at 3 – 5 mg/hr

Anaphylactic reaction (refractory) in patients on beta-blocker therapy

Administer at 5 – 15 mcg/min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

Immediately -

After dilution

-

Remarks

Bolus IV doses > 1 mg are not recommended for diagnostic aid.