Glucagon

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

Diabetes MedicationsGlucagon0.25-2mg IV/IM onceAdminister Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
3483N/A0.17-0.75N/AN/A0.25N/ANo (N/A)

References:

  • DrugBank [Online]. 2012 Apr 12 [cited 2012 May 6]; Available from: URL: http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00040
  • Sherwin R, Bastl C, Finkelstein F, et al. Influence of Uremia and Hemodialysis on the Turnover and Metabolic Effects of Glucagon. Journal of Clinical Investigation. 1976;57(3):722-31.