Snake Venom Antisera

Snake venom antisera is a comlex mixture chiefly of proteins,many of which have enzymatic activity and may provoke local inflammatory reactons.

Brands

ASVS

Adult Dose

Dose: 20 to 40 mL
Single Dose: 30 (30)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IV
Instructions: Minimal evenomation :

Neonatal

Paedriatic

Characteristics

Contraindications

Snake Venom Antisera is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy.

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.

Indications

Snake Venom Antisera is primarily indicated in conditions like Poisoning.

Interactions

No data regarding the interactions of Snake Venom Antisera was found.

Interfrence

Risks

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.

Storage

Inj Store in a well closed container, . Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.

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.

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