North American coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) antivenin (equine)

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ

N. American Coral snake bite

[3-5 vials (30-50 mL) IV x1]

Start: test w/ 1-2 mL over 3-5min, continue infusion if no systemic rxn; Info: consider intradermal test before use; may give additional vials if severe or persistent sx

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ

N. American Coral snake bite

[3-5 vials (30-50 mL) IV x1]

Start: test w/ 1-2 mL over 3-5min, continue infusion if no systemic rxn; Info: consider intradermal test before use; may give additional vials if severe or persistent sx; may decr. dose in small children

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]