Antivenom
Generic: Snake Venom Antiserum
Category: Injection
Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Allopathic
MFG. Licence No. Biological
193
MFG. Licence No. Non-Biological
108
Address
Zirabo, Savar, Dhaka Dewan Idris Road, Bara Rangamatia
Price: 1000.0 ৳
10 ml vial
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Indications
Uses of Antivenom:
- Snake Bite
Therapeutic Class
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Pharmacology
Snake venom antiserum is a sterile preparation containing antitoxin globulins and their derivatives. It is the only specific treatment for venomous snake bites.
Dosage and Administration
How to use
Snake Venom Antiserum:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Interaction
Risk of increased severity of acute anaphylaxis when used with β-adrenergic blockers.
Contraindications
There are no known contraindications for the administration of Antivenom.
Side Effects
Common
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Breathlessness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Serum sickness
- Shock
- Hives
Pregnancy And Lactation
Considering the risk associated with snake bite envenomation, pregnancy is not a contraindication for the administration of Snake Venom Antiserum subsequent to bite.
Precautions And Warnings
Proper precautions are necessary while dealing with persons with a known hypersensitivity to constituents of product. Few doctors prefer to premedicate patients with Inj. Adrenaline 0.25 ml to prevent possibility of adverse reactions. In haemotoxic bites, IM injections should be avoided till the correction of coagulopathy to avoid formation of haematoma and oozing of blood. In patients having tourniquets, it should be released slowly only after start of Antivenom administration.
Storage Conditions
Lyophilized Snake venom antiserum is stable at room temperature and does not require special storage facilities. Ideally, it should be stored in a cool & dark place and do not expose to excessive heat.
Drug Classes
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Mode of Action
Snake venom antiserum is a sterile preparation containing antitoxin globulins and their derivatives. It is the only specific treatment for venomous snake bites.
Pregnancy Category
Considering the risk associated with snake bite envenomation, pregnancy is not a contraindication for the administration of Snake Venom Antiserum subsequent to bite.
Samm Care