Coral snake antivenin

Snake bite (coral snake) Antivenin (Micrurus fulvius), equine At least 3-5 vials (30-50 mL) IV initially within 4 hours after the bite. Additional doses may be required. Neutralizes venom of eastern coral snake and Texas coral snake. Serum sickness occurs in almost all patients who receive > 7 vials. 

Snakebite Coral snake antivenin (equine) crotalid antivenin (equine) Treatment also need antitetanus therapy... 

Zagreb antivenin European viper venom antisera Polyvalent Crotalidae antivenin Micrurus fulvius antivenin Australian polyvalent antivenins Adder bites One or more species of viper Any one of four species of pit viper (including Western diamond back and South American rattlesnake Eastern coral snake Micrurus fulvius) Any one or combination of black snake, brown snake, death adder, taipan and tiger snake... 

For coral snake envenomation, consult a regional poison control center ([800] 222-1222) or an experienced medical toxicologist to determine the advisability of Micrurus fulvius antivenin (see p 410). In general, if there is evidence of coagulopathy or neurologic toxicity, administer antivenin. 

Antivenins are used for passive, transient protection from the toxic effects of bites by spiders (black widow and similar spiders) and snakes (rattlesnakes, copperhead and cottonmouth, and coral). The most effective response is obtained when the drug is administered within 4 hours after exposure... 

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