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Product introduction

Snake Venom Antiserum Injection is a prescription medicine. This is a combination of four venoms that is prescribed in the treatment of snakebite. It neutralizes the venom and prevents life-threatening events.

Snake Venom Antiserum Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self adminiter this medicine at home. The doctor will decide on the dosage of the medicine.

The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, edema, and pain. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects gets more serious, you must consult your doctor immediately. It is advised not to drive or operate any heavy machine without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Snake Venom Injection

  • Treatment of Snake Bite

Side effects of Snake Venom Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Snake Venom

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Stomach pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Chills
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Muscle pain
  • Injection site pain

How to use Snake Venom Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Snake Venom Injection works

Snake Venom Antiserum Injection is a combination of four anti-snake venoms. They work by binding to the snake venom and neutralizing its harmful effects on the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Snake Venom Antiserum Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Snake Venom Antiserum Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Snake Venom Antiserum Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Snake Venom Antiserum Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Snake Venom Antiserum Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Snake Venom Antiserum Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Snake Venom Antiserum Injection is given to treat a snake bite.
  • Snakebite is an acute life-threatening time-limiting medical emergency. Do not panic and immediately immobilize the affected part.
  • Do not block the blood supply or apply pressure on the affected part.
  • Reassure the patient to overcome fear and immediately take to the nearby medical center for treatment.
  • The patient will be monitored closely for any life-threatening reaction like anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) after administering Snake Venom Antiserum Injection.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS

Patient concerns

Is naja 200 is useful for snake bite I have Read it in net but I am not confident
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
refer to hospital for managementwe dont recommend any medicine for snake bite
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Sir naza 200 can be given to patient for any kind of snake bite. It's true please guide because snake bite is great problem no medicines are available in market. Plz help
Dr. Faran Siddiqui
Homeopathy
Not really a cure but may give some more time to patient till proper evacuation.
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References

  1. Snake Venom Antiserum I.P. [Package Insert]. Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited; 2011. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link
  2. Antivenom [Product Description]. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Incepta Vaccine Ltd. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Address: 17th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai โ€“ 400 021, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India
MRP
โ‚น745.09
Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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