Snake Antivenin Information

Snake Antivenin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Snake Antivenin have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Snake Antivenin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Snake Antivenin are Abdominal Pain, Urticaria, Itching or burning. Normally, these side effects of Snake Antivenin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Snake Antivenin has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Snake Antivenin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Snake Antivenin related warnings section.

Drug reaction of Snake Antivenin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Snake Antivenin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Snake Antivenin Benefits & Uses
Snake Antivenin Dosage & How to Take
Snake Antivenin Side Effects
Snake Antivenin Related Warnings
Frequently asked Questions about Snake Antivenin
Snake Antivenin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Snake Antivenin Benefits & Uses

Snake Antivenin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Snake Bite

Snake Antivenin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Snake Bite Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 0.6 mg cobra (Naja naja), 0.45 mg common krait, 0.6 mg russell's viper and 0.45 mg Saw-scaled Viper in 10 ml vial
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Snake Bite Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 0.6 mg cobra (Naja naja), 0.45 mg common krait, 0.6 mg russell's viper and 0.45 mg Saw-scaled Viper in 10 ml vial
Adult	Disease: Snake Bite Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 0.6 mg cobra (Naja naja), 0.45 mg common krait, 0.6 mg russell's viper and 0.45 mg Saw-scaled Viper in 10 ml vial
Geriatric	Disease: Snake Bite Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 200 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: strength 0.6 mg cobra (Naja naja), 0.45 mg common krait, 0.6 mg russell's viper and 0.45 mg Saw-scaled Viper in 10 ml vial

Snake Antivenin Related Warnings

Is the use of Snake Antivenin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Snake Antivenin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Snake Antivenin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Snake Antivenin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Snake Antivenin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Snake Antivenin on the Kidneys?

Snake Antivenin is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Snake Antivenin on the Liver?

Snake Antivenin is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Snake Antivenin on the Heart?

Snake Antivenin is completely safe for the heart.

Frequently asked Questions about Snake Antivenin

Is this Snake Antivenin habit forming or addictive?

Snake Antivenin does not cause addiction.

Snake Antivenin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Snake Antivenin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Snake Antivenin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Snake Antivenin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Snake Antivenin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

Snake Antivenin Injection