Glucagon — hypoglycaemia rescue

Pregnancy & gynaecology-specific. Every dose row is source-referenced; verify against institutional protocols.

Glucagon — hypoglycaemia rescueEMERGENCY KITEndocrine Metabolic

Regimens checked: 2026-10-17. Each indication has its own preparation, limits and safety checks.

Glucagon — hypoglycaemia rescue: indication-specific regimens
Indication	Dose	Route	Frequency	Duration / preparation	Maximum	Monitoring / cautions
Severe insulin-associated hypoglycaemia when IV access is unavailable JBDS-IP / ABCD / Diabetes UKchecked	1 mg	IM	One rescue dose; obtain IV access and recheck glucose after 10 min	Bridge to reliable glucose delivery; give carbohydrate after recovery · Reconstitute the 1 mg vial with its supplied solvent immediately before IM use; verify final dose	1 mg initially; repeated glucagon may be ineffective and must not delay IV glucose	Monitor Consciousness, glucose and nausea/vomiting; replenish carbohydrate once swallowing is safe Contraindications / cautions Reduced effectiveness with prolonged starvation, liver disease, depleted glycogen or repeated episodes

Pregnancy safety

Rescue when IV access is unavailable; may fail with starvation/depleted glycogen.

Lactation

Acute maternal stabilisation takes priority; review ongoing treatment and infant exposure with the linked source and specialist team.