Antivenom
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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Uses of Antivenom:
- Snake Bite
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Snake venom antiserum is a sterile preparation containing antitoxin globulins and their derivatives. It is the only specific treatment for venomous snake bites.
How to use
Snake Venom Antiserum:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Risk of increased severity of acute anaphylaxis when used with β-adrenergic blockers.
There are no known contraindications for the administration of Antivenom.
Common
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Breathlessness
- Decreased blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Serum sickness
- Shock
- Hives
Considering the risk associated with snake bite envenomation, pregnancy is not a contraindication for the administration of Snake Venom Antiserum subsequent to bite.
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.
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.
Vaccines, Anti-sera & Immunoglobulin
Snake venom antiserum is a sterile preparation containing antitoxin globulins and their derivatives. It is the only specific treatment for venomous snake bites.
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