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IMMUNOGL. SNAKE ANTIVENOM, Africa (EchiTab-ICP) pwd+dil vial

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IMMUNOGLOBULIN SNAKE ANTIVENOM, Africa (EchiTab-ICP)

This product is not always available at supply centres level. Contact your HQ advisor and check the specifications if an alternative is offered.

Full Name

EchiTab-ICP®, Polyspecific Snake Antivenom freeze-dried

Therapeutic Action

Neutralisation of snake venom

Equine serum globulins

Indications

Treatment of snakebite envenomations from 22 African species found in sub-Saharan Africa, including:

  • Puff adder and Gaboon vipers (Bitis spp.)
  • African carpet viper (Echis spp.)
  • African spitting cobra and neurotoxic cobras (Naja spp.)
  • Black Mamba and green Mamba (Dendroaspis spp.)
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Instructions for use

Lyophilised vial with diluent.

Reconstitute the powder vial with the diluent provided to obtain 10 ml of reconstituted solution.

Must be given as:

  • IV infusion in ringer lactate or 0.9% NaCl, or
  • slow IV injection in a life-threatening emergency (fastest rate: 2ml/min)

For posology, refer to MSF Snakebite Antivenom Algorithm or contact your NTD advisor.

During administration, monitor the patient closely to detect any adverse reactions.

Precautions for Use

Never administer by IM route (ineffective).

Appropriate medical treatment must always be immediately available in case of an anaphylactic reaction following the administration of the product.

Storage

  • Below 25ºC
  • After reconstitution, use the product immediately.