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Activated Charcoal Flashcards

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Indication

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Treatment of acute oral poisoning or oral OD

Adults and children over 1 who have taken toxins within last 1hr

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Actions

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Traps chemicals and prevents absorption

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Contraindications

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Children under 1
1 hour post ingestion
Currently vomiting 
Administration not advised by TOXBASE
Reduced GI motility
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Side effects

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Black stools
GI obstruction
Intestinal perforation
Bezoar formation

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