Oral Glucose

Aliases:

Indications: Hypoglycemia (< 60 mg/dl) with patients who can protect their airway       

Contraindications: Known allergy, patients who are unable to protect their airway 

Concentrations: 

PO Premixed: 15 g/dose

Dosing

Adult:

Indication Dose Route Note 
Hypoglycemia  15g POMay repeat every 15 minutes PRN  

Pediatric:

Indication Dose Route Note 
Hypoglycemia  15g POMay repeat every 15 minutes PRN  
May substitute with juice and added sugar
Use Handtevy or Approved Pediatric Reference Guide for Amount to Administer

Precautions: Ensure adequate airway protection by patient   

Adverse/Side Effects: Nausea

Class: Monosaccharide, Carbohydrate 

Mechanism of Action: After absorption from GI tract, glucose is distributed in the tissues and provides a prompt increase in circulating blood sugar 

Onset of ActionPeak EffectDuration of Action 
< 10 minutesVariesVaries