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Activated charcoal - Generic name:
Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal - Trade name:
Activated charcoal
Activated charcoal - Class:
Adsorbent
Activated charcoal - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
adsorbs toxins by binding to them to prevent GI absorption
Activated charcoal - Indications:
Poisoning by mouth in patients who are not vomiting
Activated charcoal - Contraindications:
None in severe poisonings
Activated charcoal - Precautions:
1) Administer following emesis when indicated
2) Caution in patients with altered LOC if administered PO
3) Do not administer to patients who are still vomiting. The desire is to keep the medication in the stomach to maximize absorption.
Activated charcoal - Side effects:
Nausea, vomiting, and constipation
Activated charcoal - Adult dosage:
1 gm / kg (typically 50 - 75 gm) mixed in water to form slurry
Activated charcoal - Route:
PO, OG or NG
Activated charcoal - How supplied:
Bottle: 25 gm
Activated charcoal - Pediatric dosage:
Same as adult
Author
texasaggie324
ID
23368
Card Set
Activated Charcoal
Description
Activated charcoal details
Updated
2010-06-14T00:55:16Z
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