Glucagon.
Despite its infrequent usage, glucagon is an important drug in the ED. It has both well established and less well established indications. This article reviews its role for the practising emergency physician.
Downes
Michael A
MA
Newcastle Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Level 5, Clinical Sciences Building, Locked Bag 7, Hunter Regional Mail Centre, NSW 2310, Australia. mater.toxreg@mater.health.nsw.gov.au
D004638:Emergency Treatment; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005934:Glucagon / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011500:Protein Synthesis Inhibitors / Q000494:pharmacology*
D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D011500:Protein Synthesis Inhibitors; D005934:Glucagon