Antivenin, Brown Snake (Systemic)
Category- Immunizing agent, passive
DescriptionBrown snake antivenin belongs
to a group of medicines known as antivenins. It is used for the treatment
of symptoms caused by the bites of poisonous Australian brown snakes.
Brown snake antivenin is to be used only by or under the supervision of
a doctor. It is available in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
-
Injection (Australia)
Brand Names
Some commonly used names are antivenin (Pseudonaja
textilis
) and brown snake antivenom.
*† Not commercially available in the U.S. and Canada.
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