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| Pronunciation |
 (an
tee VEN in mye KRU rus FUL vee
us) |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| 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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