Activated Charcoal Flashcards
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Class
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Antidote
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Brand name
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Actidose-Sorbitol
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Action
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Absorbs toxic substances in digestive tract
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Q
Uses
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Most oral poisonings; overdose
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Contraindications
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Decreased level of consciousness; overdose of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum substances
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Cautious use
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Bonds with and inactivated most medications/substances in the digestive tract; causes vomiting
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Dosage/Route
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1-2 g per Kg of body weight PO
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Effects
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Causes nausea, vomiting, constipation, black stools
