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GlucaGen
Stimulates hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis increasing blood glucose. Also has positive inotropic and chronotropic cardiac effects.
Emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia and beta-blocker/calcium channel blocker toxicity. Requires hepatic glycogen stores (ineffective if depleted). Nausea, vomiting. Short duration.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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Glucagon CRI dose rule from the ExoticRx formulary. Verify against current literature before clinical use; CRI rates differ from bolus dosing and route, dilution, and monitoring matter. Sign in for the complete per-species CRI protocol set.
| Species | Route | Rate | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.05–0.1 mg/kgIV bolus, then CRI 0.01-0.05 mg/kg/h | Beta-blocker/CCB toxicity, severe hypoglycemia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Beta-blocker/CCB toxicity, severe hypoglycemia
A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.
| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | IV | 0.05–0.1 mg/kg | IV bolus, then CRI 0.01-0.05 mg/kg/h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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