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Activated Charcoal Flashcards

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1
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What is the classification for activated charcoal?

A

Antidotes and chelators - active elimination and absorption of poisons

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What is the presentation of activated charcoal?

A

Add water to pouch

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Administration of activated charcoal

A

Oral suspension (PO)

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What are the indications of activated charcoal?

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Emergency treatment of acute oral poisoning or drug overdose

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What are the contra-indications for activated charcoal?

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Poor in binding to cyanide, iron salts and some solvents methanol/ethanol

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What is the adult dose of activated charcoal?

A

50g PO
Reconstituted with water
Repeat as necessary

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What is the paediatric dosage of activated charcoal?

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Not indicated

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What are the side effects of activated charcoal?

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BEZOAR (mass in GI system)
CONSTIPATION
DIARRHOEA
BLACK STOOLS
GI DISORDERS

CAUTION: ASPIRATIONS MAY LEAD TO AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION

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