Snake Antivenin Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Biological E Ltd
Active Ingredient	Standard Cobra Venom (Naja naja) (0.6mg) + Standard common krait Venom (Bangarus caeruleus) (0.45mg) + Standard Russels Viper Venom (Vipera russelli) (0.6mg) + Snake Venom Antiserum (Polyvalent) (0.45mg)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OTHERS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	478

FAQ

Snake Antivenin Injection Reviews

Snake Antivenin 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 should only be administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self adminiter this medicine at home. The doctor will decide on the dosage of the medicine.

The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, edema, and pain. 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.

How Snake Antivenin Injection Works

Snake Antivenin is a combination of four anti-snake venoms. They work by binding to the snake venom and neutralizing its harmful effects on the body.

How to Use Snake Antivenin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Uses of Snake Antivenin Injection

Treatment of Snake Bite

Snake Antivenin Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Snake Antivenin. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Snake Antivenin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Snake Antivenin alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Snake Antivenin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Snake Antivenin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Snake Antivenin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

The patient will be monitored closely for any life-threatening reaction like anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) after administering Snake Antivenin.
Snake Antivenin is given to treat a snake bite.
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.
Snakebite is an acute life-threatening time-limiting medical emergency. Do not panic and immediately immobilize the affected part.