Activated Charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Trade
A
Actidose-aqua, Actidose, Liquichar
2
Q
Class
A
Absorbent, Antidote
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Absorbs ingested toxic agents, decreases absorption in the body and allowing for excretion via the GI tract. May contain cathartic agent to aid in elimination by increased bowel motility
4
Q
Indications
A
Decreasing toxicity in certain oral ingestions
5
Q
Contraindications
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Inability to protect airway; Hydrocarbons, corrosives, or caustics ingestions
6
Q
Adverse Reactions
A
N/V/D, Constipation
7
Q
Dose -> Adult/Pediatric
A
1-2g/kg
8
Q
Routes
A
PO, NG, OG
9
Q
Special Considerations
A
Not for routine administration; No evidence of improved outcomes; Will absorb syrup of ipecac
10
Q
Generic
A
activated charcoal
