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Class
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Adsorbent and antidote
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Action
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Absorbs drugs and chemicals in the stomach, which prevents their absorption into the systemic circulation. Charcoal is then eliminated in the feces with the absorbed substances
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Indications
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Poisoning by ingestion, medication OD
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Contraindications
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Ingestion of caustics, corrosives, petroleum distillates
GI bleeding |
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Precautions
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Different charcoal preparations have varying capacities for absorption. Does not absorb all drugs and toxic substances
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Side effects
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Activated charcoal may indirectly induce nausea vomiting
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Dose
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30-100g (1-2g/kg)
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Pediatric dose
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10-30g (1g/kg)
Infant 1g/kg |
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Administration
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Prepared in a slurry and administered by mouth or slowly via oro/nasogastric tube
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