NEW MEDICATION CARDS

Question 1

Activated Charcoal brand name?

Answer 1

Z-Char, Actidose, Liqui-Char

Question 2

Activated Charcoal class?

Answer 2

Adsorbent

Question 3

Activated Charcoal MOA?

Answer 3

Absorbs toxic substances from the gas- trointestinal tract

Question 4

Activated Charcoal indications?

Answer 4

Most oral poisonings and medication overdoses; can be used after evacuation of poisons

Question 5

Activated Charcoal contraindications?

Answer 5

corrosives, caustics, petroleum distillates (ineffective and may induce vomiting); simultaneous administration with other oral drugs. Use caution in patients experiencing abdominal pain of unknown origin or known GI obstruction

Question 6

Activated Charcoal adverse reactions/side effects?

Answer 6

If aspirated, can induce fatal form of pneumonitis; constipation, black stools, diarrhea, vomiting, bowel obstruction

Question 7

Activated Charcoal drug interactions?

Answer 7

Bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with

Question 8

Activated Charcoal supplied how?

Answer 8

25 g (black powder)/125-mL bottle (200 mg/ mL); 50 g (black powder)/250-mL bottle (200 mg/mL)

Question 9

Activated Charcoal dosage and administration?

Answer 9

Adult: 1 to 2 g/kg PO or nasogas- tric tube. Pediatric: 1 to 2 g/kg PO or nasogastric tube

Question 10

Activated Charcoal duration of action?

Answer 10

Onset: Immediate. Peak effect: Depends on gastrointestinal function. Duration: Will act until excreted

Question 11

Activated Charcoal special considerations?

Answer 11

Pregnancy safety: Category C. Often used in conjunction with magnesium citrate