Antivenom Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Antivenom, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Antivenom brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Antivenom

Therapeutic Classification : Antivenom

Brand Names or Trade Names of Antivenom

International :

Rattlesnake Antivenin

Why is Antivenom Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antitoxin, prescribed for the treatment of envenomation caused by bites of crotalids (pit vipers)including rattlesnakes, copperhead and cottonmouth moccasins, and others.

When should Antivenom not be taken? (Contraindications)

None.

What is the dosage of Antivenom?

IV- The recommended initial dose is 5 to 10 mL to infuse over a 3- to 5-minute period.
To be most effective, a dose should be administered within 4 hours of the bite; it is less effective when given after 8 hours and may be of questionable value after 12 hours.
However, it is recommended that antivenom therapy be given in severe poisonings, even if 24 hours have elapsed since the time of the bite.

How should Antivenom be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Antivenom?

• Caution needed for patient with allergy.

What are the side effects of Antivenom?

Hypersensitivity - Flushing, itching, hives, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, cough, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis, collapse and serum sickness.
Nervous system - Ataxia and headache.
Gastrointestinal - Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea.
Skin - Rash and irritation of skin.
Muscloskeletal - Muscle pain and fatigue.
Heart - Chest tightness and palpitations.