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What is the trade name of activated charcoal?
What is the trade name of activated charcoal?
Charcoaid
What is the classification of activated charcoal?
What is the classification of activated charcoal?
Adsorbent
What are two actions of activated charcoal?
What are two actions of activated charcoal?
- Absorbs ingested toxins therefore decreasing their absorption. 2. Sorbitol is a laxative for quicker elimination.
What is the indication for activated charcoal?
What is the indication for activated charcoal?
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What is the dose for activated charcoal?
What is the dose for activated charcoal?
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What are four contraindications of activated charcoal?
What are four contraindications of activated charcoal?
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What are four precautions for activated charcoal?
What are four precautions for activated charcoal?
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It is preferred to administer activated charcoal within how many minutes of ingestion?
It is preferred to administer activated charcoal within how many minutes of ingestion?
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What drug will be inactivated if given following activated charcoal?
What drug will be inactivated if given following activated charcoal?
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Study Notes
Activated Charcoal Overview
- Trade name for activated charcoal is Charcoaid.
- Classified as an adsorbent, it binds substances to its surface.
Actions of Activated Charcoal
- Absorbs ingested toxins, decreasing their absorption into the body.
- Often combined with sorbitol, a laxative, to facilitate quicker elimination of toxins.
Indications for Use
- Primarily indicated for oral poisoning or overdose situations.
Dosage Information
- Recommended dose ranges from 30 to 100 grams mixed in 250 ml of water, approximately 5 to 10 times the estimated weight of the ingested drug or chemical.
Contraindications
- Not to be administered to patients who have ingested corrosive agents or petroleum distillates due to the risk of vomiting.
- Should not be given to patients with altered Level of Consciousness (LOC) by oral route.
- Patients with altered LOC who are not intubated should avoid OG/NG routes.
- Wait for resolution of vomiting after ipecac syrup administration before giving charcoal.
Precautions
- Ineffective against poisoning from cyanide, mineral acids, caustic alkalis, organic solvents, iron, ethanol, methanol, or lithium.
- Use products containing sorbitol only under a physician’s oversight due to potential severe diarrhea and vomiting.
- Powder form should always be mixed with water; instruct patients to consume slowly.
- Minimum dilution requirement is 240 ml for every 20-30 grams to ensure proper slurry consistency.
Timing of Administration
- It is preferable to administer activated charcoal within 30 minutes of ingestion for effective results.
Drug Interactions
- Acetylcysteine will be inactivated if given after activated charcoal treatment.
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