You recieve a handover from your junoir of a lady with history of sucidal attempt by overdose of multiple medications including antidepressant and .She presented to ED 4 hours after ingestion. She was drowsy but normal with vitals .
She had NGT inserted and activated charcoal (AC) given.
You were unhappy about the decision and wanted to explain to your junoir why
Q1 List the contraindications for AC including what this patient had?
Q2 What substances/drugs are not adsorbed by AC?
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