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Activated Charcoal Flashcards

1
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Brand Name

Activated Charcoal

A

EZ Char
Actidose
Liqui-Char

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Drug Class

Activated Charcoal

A

Adsorbent

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Indications

Activated Charcoal

A

Oral Poisoning and Medication Overdose

  • Usually within 1 hr
  • Best used poison has been evacuated from stomach
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Mechanism of Action

Activated Charcoal

A

Binds (adsorbs) toxic substances

Prevents them from being absorbed into the GI tract

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Contraindications

Activated Charcoal

A

Altered LOC

Ingestion of Corrosives

Ingestion of Caustics

Ingestion of Petroleum products

*Caution: Abdominal Pain

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Adverse Effects

Activated Charcoal

A 
Aspiration (can cause Pneumonitis)
Malena (Black Stool)
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Bowel Obstruction
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Precautions

Activated Charcoal

A

Simultaneous administration with other drugs

Suspected bowel obstruction

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Dose

Activated Charcoal

A

Adult
1 - 2 g/kg P.O. (or NG tube)

Pedi
1 - 2 g/kg P.O. (or NG tube)

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