Coral Snake (micrurus Fulvius) Immune Globulin Antivenin (equine)

Generic Name: coral snake (micrurus fulvius) immune globulin antivenin (equine)

Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Brand Names:

North American Coral Snake Antivenin (equine)

11 DESCRIPTION North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is a sterile lyophilized powder for solution for injection containing serum globulins obtained by fractionating blood from healthy horses that have been immunized with eastern coral snake ( Micrurus fulvius fulvius ) venom. Prior to lyophilization, the product contains 0.25% phenol.

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is a sterile lyophilized powder for solution for injection containing serum globulins obtained by fractionating blood from healthy horses that have been immunized with eastern coral snake ( Micrurus fulvius fulvius ) venom. Prior to lyophilization, the product contains 0.25% phenol.

Uses

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is indicated only for the treatment of envenomation caused by bites of North American coral snakes - Micrurus (including the eastern and Texas varieties). North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is a horse-derived antivenin indicated for the treatment of envenomation caused by North American coral snakes - Micrurus . ( 1 )

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For intravenous use only. For intravenous use only. • In adults and adolescents, the dose may vary from 3 to 5 vials, depending on the response to treatment. ( 2.1 ) • In small children, the dose may be decreased, depending on the response to treatment. ( 2.1 ) • Contents of each reconstituted vial can neutralize approximately 250 mouse (Lethal Dose) LD 50 or approximately 2 mg of M. fulvius venom. ( 2.1 ) • Infuse the first 1 or 2 mL over a 3- to 5-minute period, observing for allergic reaction. If tolerated, administer the rest of the dose at the rate that is comfortable for the patient based on body weight and general condition. Do not exceed 4 mL per minute for children.

Side Effects

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions observed after treatment with North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) were anaphylaxis and serum sickness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Because these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Adverse reactions may include anaphylaxis and serum sickness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer, Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Patients sensitive to North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) or horse serum may develop anaphylaxis. Prior to intravenous North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) administration consider performing a proper skin test and modify therapy if indicated. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Patients sensitive to North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) or horse serum may develop anaphylaxis. Prior to intravenous North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) administration, consider performing a proper skin test and modify therapy if indicated. Consider the following precautions to manage hypersensitivity reactions: • Emergency medical care (e.g., epinephrine, intravenous antihistamines and/or albuterol) should be readily available. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) prophylactically to asymptomatic patients. 1 • Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) to patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to horse serum unless the benefits outweigh the risks and appropriate management for anaphylactic reactions is readily available.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available human data that establish developmental toxicity related to the use of North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine). There are no available animal data informing the North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine)-associated risk. North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly required. In the US general population, the background risk of major birth defects is 2–4% and of miscarriage is 15–20% in clinically recognized pregnancies.

Storage

Store vials between 2 and 8°C (36 and 46° F). Do not freeze. Use the reconstituted and diluted product within 4 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coral Snake (micrurus Fulvius) Immune Globulin Antivenin (equine) used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is indicated only for the treatment of envenomation caused by bites of North American coral snakes - Micrurus (including the eastern and Texas varieties). North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is a horse-derived antivenin indicated for the treatment of envenomation caused by North American coral snakes - Micrurus . ( 1 )

What are the side effects of Coral Snake (micrurus Fulvius) Immune Globulin Antivenin (equine)?

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions observed after treatment with North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) were anaphylaxis and serum sickness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Because these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Adverse reactions may include anaphylaxis and serum sickness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer, Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Can I take Coral Snake (micrurus Fulvius) Immune Globulin Antivenin (equine) during pregnancy?

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available human data that establish developmental toxicity related to the use of North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine). There are no available animal data informing the North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine)-associated risk. North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly required. In the US general population, the background risk of major birth defects is 2–4% and of miscarriage is 15–20% in clinically recognized pregnancies.

What are the important warnings for Coral Snake (micrurus Fulvius) Immune Globulin Antivenin (equine)?

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Patients sensitive to North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) or horse serum may develop anaphylaxis. Prior to intravenous North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) administration consider performing a proper skin test and modify therapy if indicated. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Patients sensitive to North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) or horse serum may develop anaphylaxis. Prior to intravenous North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) administration, consider performing a proper skin test and modify therapy if indicated. Consider the following precautions to manage hypersensitivity reactions: • Emergency medical care (e.g., epinephrine, intravenous antihistamines and/or albuterol) should be readily available. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) prophylactically to asymptomatic patients. 1 • Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) to patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to horse serum unless the benefits outweigh the risks and appropriate management for anaphylactic reactions is readily available.

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