Drug Detail:Centruroides immune f(ab′)2 (monograph) (Anascorp)
Drug Class:
Usual Adult Dose for Venomous Scorpion Bite
Initial dose: 3 vials, IV over 10 minutes
If needed after initial dose: 1 vial, IV over 10 minutes, every 30 to 60 minutes
Comments:
- Start as soon as possible after scorpion sting in those with clinically important signs of envenomation (e.g. loss of muscle control, roving/abnormal eye movements, slurred speech, respiratory distress, excessive salivation, frothing at the mouth, vomiting).
- Monitor patient closely during, and up to 60 minutes after, infusion to see if clinically important envenomation symptoms resolve.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Venomous Scorpion Bite
Initial dose: 3 vials, IV over 10 minutes
If needed after initial dose: 1 vial, IV over 10 minutes, every 30 to 60 minutes
Comments:
- Start as soon as possible after scorpion sting in those with clinically important signs of envenomation (e.g. loss of muscle control, roving/abnormal eye movements, slurred speech, respiratory distress, excessive salivation, frothing at the mouth, vomiting).
- Monitor patient closely during, and up to 60 minutes after, infusion to see if clinically important envenomation symptoms resolve.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Storage requirements:
- Store at room temperature.
- Do not freeze.
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
