activated charcoal {with sorbitol} (Insta-Char, Actidose)

From Aaushi
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Introduction

Produced by heating wood pulp to 900 degrees C, washing, then activating with steam of strong acid.

Absorbs a wide variety of toxins ranging in size from 100-1000 g/mol preventing their absorption from the GI tract.

Indications

Contraindications

pregnancy-category +

safety in lactation +

Dosage

Monitor

bowel sound to avoid impactation in the event of ileus

Drug interactions

Mechanism of action

More general terms

Additional terms

Component of

References

  1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1161
  2. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  3. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Daubert GP, Emergency Medicine, University of California, Davis