IMMUNOGL. SNAKE ANTIVENOM Mid. East (MenaTab-ICP)pwd+dil v.
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IMMUNOGLOBULIN SNAKE ANTIVENOM, Middle East (MenaTab-IPC)
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Full Name
MenaTab-ICP, lyophilized Polyspecific Snake Antivenom
Therapeutic Action
Neutralisation of snake venom
Equine serum globulins
Indications
Treatment of snakebite envenomations from species found in Middle East and North Africa:
- Puff adder (Bitis arietans)
- Horned desert viper (Cerastes cerastes)
- Blunt-nosed viper (Macrovipera lebetina)
- Northeast African carpet viper (Echis pyramidum)
- Palestine viper (Daboia palaestine)
Instructions for use
Lyophilised vial with diluent.
Reconstitute the powder vial with the diluent supplied.
Dilute the reconstituted solution in 500 ml 0.9% NaCl.
Must be given as slow IV infusion.
The minimum dose in case of envenomation is 4 vials.
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
- Below 25ºC
- After reconstitution, use the product immediately.