Activated Charcoal/ Actidose, Liqui-Char

Question 0

Mech of Action

Answer 0

Liquid suspension binds (absorbs) toxic substances, thereby inhibiting GI absorption, enterohepatic circulation, and bioavailability
Drug-charcoal complex is then excreted by the body

Question 1

Drug Class

Answer 1

Antidote

Question 2

Pharmacokinetics

Answer 2

OOA- Immediate
Peak- Unknown
Duration- Unknown
H/L- Unknown

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

Acute toxic ingestion

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

Ingestion of caustic or petroleum based agent (mineral acid, caustic alkali, organic solvent, iron, methanol, ethanol)

Question 5

Side Effects

Answer 5

Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, constipation, black tarry stool for several days

Question 6

Dose

Answer 6

Adult- 1g/kg (30-100g) PO

Pedi- 1-2g/kg PO

Question 7

Precautions

Answer 7

Best if given within 30 minutes of overdose

administer PO to conscious patient only, if pt is comatose or intubated, administer through NG tube

Question 8

Drug-Drug

Answer 8

Food or other medications administered concurrently will decrease absorptive capacity of charcoal