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Antivenom
Latest prescription information about Antivenom. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Antivenom
Therapeutic Classification : Antivenom
Trade Name(s): International- Rattlesnake Antivenin. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antitoxin, prescribed for the treatment of envenomation caused by bites of crotalids (pit vipers). When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): None.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV- The recommended initial dose is 5 to 10 mL to infuse over a 3- to 5-minute period. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution needed for patient with allergy. Side Effects : Flushing, itching, hives, swelling of the face, tongue, and throat, cough, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis, vomiting and collapse. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store original, unused (not reconstituted) vials at temperatures not exceeding 98°F (37°C) -Do not freeze. |
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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- Indian Pharma Reference Guide 2012
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