Anavip Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

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- ANAVIP
- QTY 1
- 120 MG
- VIAL
- Near 77381

CROTALIDAE ANTIVENIN (kroe TAL i dee an tee VEN in) treats the symptoms of snakebites from pit vipers (crotalid) including rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (water moccasins). It works by binding to the snake’s venom in your body. This can help reduce the effects of the venom. It may improve some symptoms and prevent others from getting worse.

ANAVIP Information

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CROTALIDAE ANTIVENIN (kroe TAL i dee an tee VEN in) treats the symptoms of snakebites from pit vipers (crotalid) including rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (water moccasins). It works by binding to the snake’s venom in your body. This can help reduce the effects of the venom. It may improve some symptoms and prevent others from getting worse.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is infused into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication is made from the plasma of horses. There is a small risk that it may contain bacteria or viruses. All products are processed to kill most bacteria and viruses. Talk to your care team if you have questions about the risk of infection.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Fever, rash, itching, joint pain
-Headache
-Muscle pain
-Nausea
-Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.