Note: This document contains side effect information about antivenom (centruroides scorpion). Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Anascorp.
Applies to antivenom (centruroides scorpion): intravenous powder for solution.
Serious side effects of Anascorp
Along with its needed effects, antivenom (centruroides scorpion) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking antivenom (centruroides scorpion):
Less common
- Chest pain
- confusion
- cough
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- feeling of discomfort
- fever or chills
- inflammation of the joints
- itching
- muscle aches
- rash
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- shortness of breath
- sneezing
- sore throat
- swelling of the eye
- swollen lymph glands
- tightness in the chest
- troubled breathing
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- weakness
- wheezing
Incidence not known
- Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
Other side effects of Anascorp
Some side effects of antivenom (centruroides scorpion) may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Diarrhea
- difficulty with moving
- headache
- joint pain
- muscle cramping
- muscle pains or stiffness
- nausea
- runny nose
- swollen joints
- unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
- vomiting
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to antivenom (centruroides scorpion): intravenous powder for injection.
General
The most common adverse events were vomiting, pyrexia, rash, nausea, and pruritus.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Pyrexia, fatigue
Postmarketing reports: Chest tightness[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash, pruritus[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Serum sickness[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Rhinorrhea, cough
Frequency not reported: Respiratory distress, aspiration, hypoxia, ataxia, pneumonia[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, lethargy[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Myalgia[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Postmarketing reports: Palpitations[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Eye swelling[Ref]
