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====Octreotide<ref>Fasano CJ et al. Comparison of Octreotide and standard therapy versus standard therapy alone for the treatment of sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia. Ann Emerg Med 2008; 51:400-406</ref>====
====Octreotide<ref>Fasano CJ et al. Comparison of Octreotide and standard therapy versus standard therapy alone for the treatment of sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia. Ann Emerg Med 2008; 51:400-406</ref>====
#*Theoretical benefit to reduce risk of recurrent hypoglycemia
*Theoretical benefit to reduce risk of recurrent hypoglycemia
#*Hyperpolarization of the beta cell results in inhibition of Ca influx and prevents insulin release
*Hyperpolarization of the beta cell results in inhibition of Ca influx and prevents insulin release
#*50-100 mcg subcutaneous in adults with repeat dosing Q6hrs
*50-100 mcg subcutaneous in adults with repeat dosing Q6hrs
#*2 mcg/kg (max 150mcg) subcutaneously should be used in children
*2 mcg/kg (max 150mcg) subcutaneously should be used in children
#*Continuous infusion of 50-125 mcg/hr is an alternative in adults
*Continuous infusion of 50-125 mcg/hr is an alternative in adults


====Special Considerations====
====Special Considerations====
Do NOT use a [[Glucagon|glucagon]] drip since glucagon also has an insulin-releasing effect and may subsequently cause hypoglycemia
Do NOT use a [[Glucagon|glucagon]] drip since glucagon also has an insulin-releasing effect and may subsequently cause hypoglycemia

Revision as of 06:31, 19 January 2015

Hypoglycemia from Sulfonylureas[1][2]

Glucose Treatment

  • Initial Therapy regardless of known cause
Adults
  • 50mL D50W bolus
  • Start a D10 1/2NS drip (100mL/hr)
Children
  • 1mL/kg of D50W OR
  • 2mL/kg D25W OR 5-10mL/kg D10W
  • Neonate: 5-10 mL/kg D10W

Octreotide[3]

  • Theoretical benefit to reduce risk of recurrent hypoglycemia
  • Hyperpolarization of the beta cell results in inhibition of Ca influx and prevents insulin release
  • 50-100 mcg subcutaneous in adults with repeat dosing Q6hrs
  • 2 mcg/kg (max 150mcg) subcutaneously should be used in children
  • Continuous infusion of 50-125 mcg/hr is an alternative in adults

Special Considerations

Do NOT use a glucagon drip since glucagon also has an insulin-releasing effect and may subsequently cause hypoglycemia

  1. Rowden AK, Fasano CJ. Emergency management of oral hypoglycemic drug toxicity. Emerg Med Clin N Am 2007; 25:347-356
  2. Howland MA. Antidotes in Depth: Octreotide. In: Flomenbaum NE, Goldfrank LR, Hoffman RS et al, eds: Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies. New York NY, 2006;770-773
  3. Fasano CJ et al. Comparison of Octreotide and standard therapy versus standard therapy alone for the treatment of sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia. Ann Emerg Med 2008; 51:400-406