Snake Venom Antisera
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Snake venom antisera is a comlex mixture chiefly of proteins,many of which have enzymatic activity and may provoke local inflammatory reactons.
Indications
Snake Venom Antisera is primarily indicated in conditions like Poisoning.
Contraindications
Snake Venom Antisera is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Snake Venom Antisera, which give rise to further complications include Urticaria, Arthritic pain, Shock, Anaphylactic reactions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Snake Venom Antisera are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dyspnea, Hypotension, Serum sickness.
Warnings
Sensitivity testing should be perform before giving antisera. The patient must be kept under observation after administration of full doses of antisera. Adrenaline injection and resuscitation facilities should be available.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
100 to 150 mL (120 (125)) As recommended. IV — Severe evenomation :
20 to 40 mL (30 (30)) As recommended. IV — Minimal evenomation :
50 to 90 mL (70 (70)) As recommended. IV — Moderate evenomation :
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Snake Venom Antisera was found.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container, . Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.