ANTIVENIN® References (micrurus fulvius) | Pfizer Medical Information - US

If you provide additional keywords, you may be able to browse through our database of Scientific Response Documents.

Our scientific content is evidence-based, scientifically balanced and non-promotional. It undergoes rigorous internal medical review and is updated regularly to reflect new information.

15 REFERENCES

Bowden, C and Krenzelok, E: Clinical applications of commonly used contemporary antidotes, a US perspective. Drug Safety 1997; 16(1):9-47.
Sasaki, J et al: Coral snake bites and envenomation in children, A case series. Ped Emerg Care 2014; 30(4):262-5.
Wood A, Schauben J, Thundiyil J, et al. Review of Eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius fulvius) exposures managed by the Florida Poison Information Center Network: 1998-2010. Clin Toxicol 2013; 51(8):783-8.

If you provide additional keywords, you may be able to browse through our database of Scientific Response Documents.

Our scientific content is evidence-based, scientifically balanced and non-promotional. It undergoes rigorous internal medical review and is updated regularly to reflect new information.

ANTIVENIN® Quick Finder

Pfizer samples (for eligible HCPs)

Requests for samples of prescription medications can be made by contacting Pfizer for Professionals at 1-800-505-4426 or by visiting the PfizerPro website www.pfizerpro.com.
Report an adverse event or concern about the quality of a Pfizer product

To report an adverse event related to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY®, COVID-19 mRNA, Vaccine BNT162b2 or BNT162) or Pfizer COVID-19 Treatment (also known as PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets)), and you are not part of a clinical trial* for this product, click the link below to submit your information:
Pfizer Safety Reporting Site
*If you are involved in a clinical trial for either product, adverse events should be reported to your coordinating study site.
If you cannot use the above website or would like to report an adverse event related to a different Pfizer product, please call Pfizer Safety at (800) 438-1985.
If you prefer, you may contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly by visiting www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling (800)-332-1088.
Assistance programs (for eligible patients)

Pfizer RxPathways connects eligible patients to a range of assistance programs that offer insurance support, co-pay help, and medicines for free or at a savings. Patients and physicians can contact RxPathways at (866) 706-2400 or visit the website for more information on these programs www.pfizerrxpathways.com.
Resources

Show All Hide All

HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

These highlights do not include all the...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is indicated only for the treatment of envenomation caused by bites of North American coral snakes - Micrurus (including the...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

For intravenous use only.

2.1 Dose

Contents of each reconstituted vial can neutralize...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Each package contains one single use vial with lyophilized North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) for dilution with 10 mL of diluent (Sterile Water for Injection, USP). Contents of each...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) prophylactically to asymptomatic patients.1
Do not administer North American Coral Snake Antivenin (...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions

Patients sensitive to North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) or horse serum may develop anaphylaxis....

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions observed after treatment with North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) were anaphylaxis and serum sickness, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Because these reactions...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Risk Summary

There are no available...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

11 DESCRIPTION

North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is a sterile lyophilized powder for solution for injection containing serum globulins obtained by fractionating blood from healthy horses that have been immunized...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) specifically binds to and neutralizes coral snake venom.

...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

There have been no well-controlled clinical studies of the use of North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) in patients experiencing envenomation by the Eastern Coral Snake, however a retrospective...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

15 REFERENCES

Bowden, C and Krenzelok, E: Clinical applications of commonly used contemporary antidotes, a US perspective. Drug Safety 1997; 16(1):9-47.
Sasaki, J et al: Coral snake bites and envenomation in...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

North American Coral Snake Antivenin (Equine) is supplied as a sterile lyophilized powder in single use vial (NDC 0008-0423-01) in a carton (NDC 0008-0423-03).

...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Advise patients to contact the physician or emergency department immediately if they experience any signs and symptoms of delayed allergic reactions or serum sickness up to 14 days following...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

U.S. Govt. License No. 3

This product's label may have been updated. For current full prescribing information, please visit www.pfizer.com.

...

Read more

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

Did you find an answer to your question? Yes No

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Contact us.

MI Digital Assistant

Chat online with Pfizer Medical Information regarding your inquiry on a Pfizer medicine.

Call 800-438-1985^*

*Contact Medical Information.

Medical Inquiry

Submit a medical question for Pfizer prescription products.

Report Adverse Event

Pfizer Safety

To report an adverse event related to Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also known as COMIRNATY®, COVID-19 mRNA, Vaccine BNT162b2 or BNT162) or Pfizer COVID-19 Treatment (also known as PAXLOVID™ (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets)), and you are not part of a clinical trial* for this product, click the link below to submit your information:

Pfizer Safety Reporting Site

*If you are involved in a clinical trial for either product, adverse events should be reported to your coordinating study site.

If you cannot use the above website or would like to report an adverse event related to a different Pfizer product, please call Pfizer Safety at
(800) 438-1985.

FDA Medwatch

You may also contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly to report adverse events or product quality concerns either online at www.fda.gov/medwatchor by calling
(800)-332-1088.