Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
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Brand Name
A
EZ char, Actidose, Liquichar
2
Q
Drug Class
A
Adsorbent
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Adsorbs toxic substances and prevents it from entering the GI tract
4
Q
Indications
A
- oral poisoning and medication OD
- evacuations of poisons through vomit
- within 1 hr of ingestion
5
Q
Contraindications
A
Oral administration to comatose pts, Ingestion of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum products
6
Q
Adverse effects
A
Can cause fatal pheumtis/constipation/black stools/N/V
7
Q
Precautions
A
Abd. pain of unknown origin/GI obstruction
8
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Dose
A
1-2g/kg PO or NG/OG tube
