Snake Venom Antiserum

Product Description

Product Name: Snake Venom Antiserum 

Product Form: Serum

Pack Size: 1's

Manufactured By: Bharat Serums and Vaccines 

Used For:

1. Treatment of Snakebites:
   • Neutralizes venom from poisonous snakes such as cobras, vipers, kraits, and rattlesnakes.
2. Species-Specific or Polyvalent:
   • Monovalent Antivenom: Effective against bites from a single species of snake.
   • Polyvalent Antivenom: Effective against venom from multiple species, commonly used in areas with diverse snake populations.

Side Effects:

1. Common Side Effects:
   • Fever, chills, or mild allergic reactions (rash, itching).
2. Serious Side Effects:
   • Anaphylaxis: Severe allergic reaction with difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, or low blood pressure.
   • Serum Sickness: A delayed hypersensitivity reaction occurring days to weeks later, with symptoms like fever, joint pain, or rash.

Precautions:

1. Administration:
   • Always administer in a hospital or healthcare setting with facilities for managing anaphylaxis.
   • Given by intravenous or intramuscular injection, depending on the product.
2. Allergy Risk:
   • Perform a skin sensitivity test if the patient has a known allergy to antivenom components (e.g., horse or sheep proteins).
3. Monitoring:
   • Observe closely for signs of an allergic reaction or adverse effects during and after administration.
4. Species Identification:
   • When possible, identify the snake species to choose the appropriate antivenom. However, treatment should not be delayed if identification is uncertain.
5. Pregnancy:
   • Antivenom is considered life-saving and should be used in pregnant women when needed, with appropriate monitoring.