Snake Venom Antisera

Also known as: Snake antivenins

Drug #2063

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

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Primary Characteristics

Snake Venom Antisera is also known as Snake antivenins.

Non-proprietary name: Snake venom antisera..

Molecular structure of Snake Venom Antisera

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Snake Venom Antisera is primarily indicated in conditions like Poisoning.

Contraindications

Snake Venom Antisera is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy.

Dosage

Snake Venom Antisera's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
30 mL	30 mL	—	IV	Minimal evenomation :
70 mL	70 mL	—	IV	Moderate evenomation :
125 mL	125 mL	—	IV	Severe evenomation :
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Snake Venom Antisera in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Urticaria , Arthritic pain , Shock , Anaphylactic reactions .

Snake Venom Antisera is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Dyspnea, Hypotension , Serum sickness.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Snake Venom Antisera should be stored Inj.

Drug Classification

1.19.2.6 — Antivenom sera