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Glucose
EMT Pharm Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| medication class | Glucose elevating agent |
| Pharmacologic action | Increases the blood glucose level. |
| indications for administration | Symptomatic hypoglycemia in a patient that can protect their airway. If the patient cannot protect their airway, you need ILS/ALS to administer IV Dextrose |
| contraindications | All are relative Intra-cranial/ intraspinal hemorrhage |
| Medication interactions | none |
| adult and pediatric doses | Buccal: Adult and pediatric: 12-25 gm spread with a tongue depressor |
| special notes | Attempts at documenting hypoglycemia via automatic glucometry should be made before administration |