Snake Bite Sera

Snake Bite Sera is used in case of snake bites, to prevent the poison from spreading and affecting the victim’s body. It consists of antibodies that are capable of neutralizing the snake’s venom. It is administered in the form of injections.

Observed side effects of Snake Bite Sera include shock, arthritic pain, rashes, round red welts on the skin, hypotension and labored breathing. In case of an increase in the intensity of these effects, consult a medical practitioner immediately. Inform your doctor of present and past medication, allergies and health conditions. The dosage of Snake Bite Sera will be based on the severity of your condition, the type of snake you have been bitten by and the time elapsed since the bite. Consult with your doctor to learn about any additional precautions that you may have to take. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. In case of allergy or hypersensitivity to Snake Bite Sera, do not take the medicine.

Consult a doctor immediately after you are bitten. Do not delay, as certain poisons can act faster than others. Rush the victim to the nearest medical facility and ask for a doctor. You can tie a tourniquet just above the site of biting to prevent the poison’s spread.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

• Anaphylactic Reaction

• Shortness Of Breath

• Decreased Blood Pressure

• Joint Pain

• Serum Sickness

• Shock

• Urticaria

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Snake Bite Sera, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Snake Bite Sera as ingredient

• Antisnake Venom Injection

  Serum Institute Of India Ltd

• Asvs Injection

  Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd

• Snake Antivenin Injection

  Biological E Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.

Snake Bite Sera is an antivenin that neutralises the poisonous venom of a snake through venom neutralising antibodies. These antibodies bind to the toxin and inactivate them while replacing them at receptor sites, freeing the sites to respond to acetylcholine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Toxicologist before using this medicine.