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Activated charcoal Flashcards

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Indications

A

Poisoning by mouth

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Contraindications

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Altered mental status
Ingestion of acids, alkalis, or petroleum products
Active vomiting
Inability to swallow

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Actions

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Activated charcoal adsorbs (binds) certain poisons and prevents them from being absorbed into the
body.

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Side Effects

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black stools
vomiting
nausea

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