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Question Answer
GENERIC NAMENone
BRAND NAMEActivated charcoal
CLASSAdsorbent
MECHANISM OF ACTIONAdsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract.
INDICATIONSMost oral poisonings and medication overdoses; Can be used after evacuation of poisons.
CONTRAINDICATIONSOral administration to comatose patients. After ingestion of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum distillates. Simultaneous administration with other oral drugs.
ADVERSE REACTIONSMay induce N/V. May cause constipation and black stools.
NOTES ON ADMINISTRATIONOften used in conjunction with magnesium citrate. Will not adsorb cyanide, lithium, iron, lead, or arsenic.
INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONSBonds with and generally inactivates anything it is administered with.
DOSE/ROUTE Adult 1-2g/kg PO or NGT.
DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric1-2g/kg PO or NGT.
ONSET OF ACTIONDepends on GI function
PEAK EFFECTSn/a
DURATION OF ACTIONUntil excreted
AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE50g