Snake Antivenin Injection
Snake Antivenin Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is strictly to be taken as per the doctor’s prescription.
Snake Antivenin Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Snake Antivenin Injection is a prescription medicine. This is a combination of four venoms that is prescribed in the treatment of snakebite. It neutralizes the venom and prevents life-threatening events.
Snake Antivenin Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It is strictly to be taken as per the doctor’s prescription.
The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects gets more serious, you must consult your doctor immediately. It is advised not to drive or operate any heavy machine without consulting your doctor.
03Uses
Snake Bite
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Snake Antivenin Injection is a combination of four anti-snake venoms. They work by binding to the snake venom and neutralizing its harmful effects on the body.
06Benefits
In Snake Bite
A snake bite needs emergency medical attention to prevent any harmful effects of the snake poison (venom) as it can be life-threatening too. Snake Antivenin Injection helps prevent any toxic effects caused by the snake venom in a person after a snake bite. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Muscle pain
Chills
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Headache
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Snake Antivenin Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Snake Antivenin Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Snake Antivenin Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Snake Antivenin Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Snake Antivenin Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Snake Antivenin Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Snake Antivenin Injection is given to treat a snake bite.
Snakebite is an acute life-threatening time-limiting medical emergency. Do not panic and immediately immobilize the affected part.
Do not block the blood supply or apply pressure on the affected part.
Reassure the patient to overcome fear and immediately take to the nearby medical center for treatment.
The patient will be monitored closely for any life-threatening reaction like anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) after administering Snake Antivenin Injection.
References
Sources and references
Snake Venom Antiserum. Ambernath: Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited. view
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