Antivenin, Black Widow Spider (Systemic)
Brand Names : antivenin ( Latrodectus mactans)
Category- Immunizing agent, passive
DescriptionBlack widow spider antivenin
belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used to
treat patients with serious symptoms caused by the bites of the black widow
spider.
Black widow spider antivenin is to be used only by or under the supervision
of a doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand Names
Another commonly used name in the U.S. and Canada is antivenin (
Latrodectus mactans
)
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