Activated Charcoal (Liqui-Char, Actidose) Flashcards

1
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Charcoal Classification

A

Antidote

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Charcoal Mechanism

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

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Charcoal Pharmacokinetics

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Onset: Immediate
Peak Effects: Unknown
Duration: Unknown
Half Life: Unknown

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4
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Charcoal Indicaitons/Field Use

A

Acute toxic ingestion

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Charcoal Contraindications

A

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

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Charcoal Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

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Vomitting, diarrhea, ABD cramping, bloating, constipation, black, tarry stool for several days

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7
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Charcoal Dose

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Adult:
1g/kg (30-100g) PO
Pedi:
1-2g/kg PO

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Charcoal Precautions

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  • Best if given within 30 minutes of overdose

- Administer PO to conscious patient only, if patient is comatose or intubated, administer through NG tube.

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9
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Charcoal Drug Interactions

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

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