At present, activated carbon has excellent adsorption performance, and the pore structure is controllable within a certain range; and it has excellent biocompatibility and no toxic and side effects, and is widely used in various fields of medicine.
First, the treatment of trauma
Activated carbon can be used to wrap various wounds on the skin, especially for ulcers and suppurative wounds that are not easily healed and often accompanied by inflammation, which not only removes odor but also accelerates healing. Such as dry powdered charcoal wrapped in a bandage can be used as a dressing for the treatment of suppurative wounds. Activated carbon can also adsorb high molecular weight bacterial toxins and also concentrate the bacteria themselves into the pores of the carbon.
Second, used as an oral drug
Activated carbon is mainly used in pharmaceutical preparations to adsorb impurities and pyrogens to improve product quality. Because of its strong adsorption, it is mainly used to prevent the absorption of various poisons, and it also has a great treatment for gastrointestinal diseases. effect. As an internal oral drug, activated carbon can treat many diseases such as poisoning, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and flatulence.
Third, the application of activated carbon in cancer treatment
Activated carbon anticancer agents have the characteristics of sustained release, affinity, lymphatic tropism, local retention, and small side effects, and their clinical application prospects are increasingly broad. It has been used in the treatment of breast cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer and rectal cancer.
Fourth, blood purification
Blood purification is an important method to remove blood poisons and pathogenic substances, including blood perfusion and hemodialysis. Blood purification is not only related to the treatment of the disease itself, but also to the safety of blood and blood products, especially after transfusion. The use of blood purification adsorbent activated carbon to remove toxic substances from blood products is also an important aspect of blood purification.
