Group 10 - Activated Charcoal

Question 1

Activated Charcoal

Drug Class?

Answer 1

Activated Charcoal Drug Class:

• Adsorbent

Question 2

Activated Charcoal

Mechanism of Action (MOA)?

Answer 2

Activated Charcoal MOA?

• Physical binding (adsorption) of toxins from GI tract

Question 3

Activated Charcoal

Indications?

Answer 3

Activated Charcoal Indications:

• Oral ingestion of toxic substances

Question 4

Activated Charcoal

Contraindications?

Answer 4

Activated Charcoal Contraindications:

• Ingestion of caustics
• Ingestion of hydrocarbons
• Oral administration to comatose patient

Question 5

Activated Charcoal

Adverse Reactions?

Answer 5

Activated Charcoal Adverse Reactions:

• Vomiting

Question 6

Activated Charcoal

Adult Dose?

Answer 6

Activated Charcoal Adult Dose:

• 30 - 60 Gm (1 - 2 Gm/kg); if not in pre-mixed slurry, mix one part charcoal with four parts water.

Question 7

Activated Charcoal

Pediatric Dose?

Answer 7

Activated Charcoal Pediatric Dose:

• 0.5 - 1.0 Gm/kg; if not in pre-mixed slurry, mix one part charcoal with four parts water.

Question 8

Activated Charcoal

Onset of Action?

Answer 8

Activated Charcoal Onset of Action:

• Immediate

Question 9

Activated Charcoal

Peak Effects?

Answer 9

Activated Charcoal Peak Effects:

• Not Applicable

Question 10

Activated Charcoal

Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Activated Charcoal Duration of Action:

• Acts until secreted

Question 11

Activated Charcoal

AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply?

Answer 11

Activated Charcoal AZ Drug Box Minimum Supply:

• Optional: 50 Gm

Question 12

Activated Charcoal

Special Notes?

Answer 12

Activated Charcoal Special Notes:

• Charcoal mixture should not contain sorbitol