| Question |
Answer |
| GENERIC NAME |
None |
| BRAND NAME |
Activated charcoal |
| CLASS |
Adsorbent |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION |
Adsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract. |
| INDICATIONS |
Most oral poisonings and medication overdoses; Can be used after evacuation of poisons. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS |
Oral administration to comatose patients. After ingestion of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum distillates. Simultaneous administration with other oral drugs. |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS |
May induce N/V. May cause constipation and black stools. |
| NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION |
Often used in conjunction with magnesium citrate. Will not adsorb cyanide, lithium, iron, lead, or arsenic. |
| INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS |
Bonds with and generally inactivates anything it is administered with. |
| DOSE/ROUTE Adult |
1-2g/kg PO or NGT. |
| DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric |
1-2g/kg PO or NGT. |
| ONSET OF ACTION |
Depends on GI function |
| PEAK EFFECTS |
n/a |
| DURATION OF ACTION |
Until excreted |
| AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE |
50g |
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