IMMUNOGL. SNAKE ANTIVENOM, Middle East (NAVPC) 10ml, amp.
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DVACIMAS1A1
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DVACZNL0050 DVACIMAS1A DVACIMAS1AME DVACIMAS1A2
19.2 - Sera, immunoglobulins and monoclonal antibodies
Classification of the medicines in groups and subgroups according to their therapeutic use.
The classification used by MSF is based on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines.
J06AA03
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification according to WHOCC
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IMMUNOGLOBULIN SNAKE ANTIVENOM, Middle East (NAVPC)
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Full Name
NAVPC-Polyvalent
Therapeutic Action
Neutralisation of snake venom
Equine serum globulins
Indications
Treatment of snakebite envenomations from species found in Yemen and the rest of Arabian peninsula:
- Puff adder (Bitis arietans)
- Horned desert viper (Cerastes cerastes)
- Saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus)
- Mid-east saw scaled viper (Echis coloratus)
- Egyptian cobra (Naja haje)
- Desert black snake (Walterinnesia aegyptia)
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Instructions for use
10 ml ampoule
Must be given as IV injection or IV infusion (in .9% NaCl).
Read the manufacturer's instructions.
Precautions for Use
Appropriate medical treatment should always be readily available in case of anaphylactic reactions following the administration of the product.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2ºC and 8ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.