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| Generic
Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
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North American Coral Snake Antivenin |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antivenin |
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| Use |
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Neutralize the venom of Eastern coral snake and Texas coral snake but does
not neutralize venom of Arizona or Sonoran coral snake |
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| Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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| Stability |
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Avoid temperatures >37°C; reconstituted solutions
should be used within 48 hours |
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| Usual Dosage |
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I.V.: 3-5 vials by slow injection |
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| Patient
Information |
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Acute anaphylaxis, serum sickness, pain, erythema, or urticaria may occur
7-12 days after administration |
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| Nursing
Implications |
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Supportive therapy: Appropriate tetanus prophylaxis is indicated; morphine or
other narcotics that depress respiration are contraindicated; use sedatives with
extreme caution |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Injection: One vial antivenin and one vial
diluent |
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