Question

For the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycaemia, which of the following is administered?

• A. Pramlintide
• B. Glucagon
• C. Rosiglitazone
• D. Metformin

Hint:

Glucagon is a life-saving hormone used in unconscious hypoglycaemic patients when IV glucose is not available.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Glucagon is used as an emergency treatment in cases of severe hypoglycaemia, especially when the patient is unconscious or unable to take oral glucose. It promotes the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.