Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Adult Dosing

Dosage forms: IV

snake bite, N. American Coral

30-50 mL IV x1

Start: test w/ 1-2 mL over 3-5min, continue infusion if no systemic rxn; Info: give horse serum intradermal test before use; may incr. dose if sx severe; may give additional doses if sx persist

renal dosing

not defined

hepatic dosing

not defined

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Peds Dosing

Dosage forms: IV

snake bite, N. American Coral

30-50 mL IV x1

Start: test w/ 1-2 mL over 3-5min, continue infusion if no systemic rxn; Info: give horse serum intradermal test before use; may incr. dose if sx severe; may give additional doses if sx persist

renal dosing

not defined

hepatic dosing

not defined

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Contraindications/Cautions

• hypersens. to drug/class/compon.
• caution if hypersens. to horse serum

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Drug Interactions

This information is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Adverse Reactions

Serious Reactions

• hypersensitivity rxn
• anaphylaxis
• shock
• serum sickness

Common Reactions

• malaise
• fever
• urticaria
• lymphadenopathy
• edema
• arthralgia
• nausea
• vomiting

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Safety Monitoring

Pregnancy: C

Lactation: Safety Unknown

Monitoring Parameters: no routine tests recommended

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Pharmacology

Metabolism: other; CYP450: unknown

Excretion: other; Half-life: unknown

Class: Toxicology

Mechanism Of Action
binds to toxins (equine serum globulin)

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Manufacturer/Pricing

Manufacturer: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc. DEA/FDA: Rx

Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Patient Education

Patient education material for this drug is not currently available.

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Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius): Pill Pictures

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