Antivenom Centruroides scorpion

Generic name: Antivenom (Centruroides Scorpion)
Brand names: Anascorp
Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (-)
Drug class: Antitoxins and antivenins

Usage of Antivenom Centruroides scorpion

Centruroides scorpion antivenom is used to treat a person who has been stung by a scorpion.

Antivenom (Centruroides scorpion) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Antivenom Centruroides scorpion side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a fever, swollen glands, muscle pain, joint pain (which may occur up to 2 weeks after the injection is given).

Common side effects of antivenom may include:

  • nausea, vomiting;
  • fever;
  • rash, itching; or
  • muscle pain where the medicine was injected.

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Antivenom Centruroides scorpion

    If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you are allergic to horses, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

    Centruroides scorpion antivenom is made from horse plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.

    Make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received this medicine.

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    How to use Antivenom Centruroides scorpion

    Usual Adult Dose for Venomous Scorpion Bite:

    Initial dose: 3 vials, IV over 10 minutesIf needed after initial dose: 1 vial, IV over 10 minutes, every 30 to 60 minutesComments:-Start as soon as possible after scorpion sting in those with clinically important signs of envenomation (e.g. loss of muscle control, roving/abnormal eye movements, slurred speech, respiratory distress, excessive salivation, frothing at the mouth, vomiting).-Monitor patient closely during, and up to 60 minutes after, infusion to see if clinically important envenomation symptoms resolve.

    Usual Pediatric Dose for Venomous Scorpion Bite:

    Initial dose: 3 vials, IV over 10 minutesIf needed after initial dose: 1 vial, IV over 10 minutes, every 30 to 60 minutesComments:-Start as soon as possible after scorpion sting in those with clinically important signs of envenomation (e.g. loss of muscle control, roving/abnormal eye movements, slurred speech, respiratory distress, excessive salivation, frothing at the mouth, vomiting).-Monitor patient closely during, and up to 60 minutes after, infusion to see if clinically important envenomation symptoms resolve.

    Warnings

    If you receive this antivenom during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received antivenom.

    What other drugs will affect Antivenom Centruroides scorpion

    Other drugs may affect Centruroides scorpion antivenom, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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