Anascorp Centruroides scorpion

Centruroides scorpion antivenom is an antivenom used to treat a person who has been stung by a scorpion.

Antivenom (Centruroides scorpion) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Treatment with Centruroides scorpion antivenom should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms of a scorpion sting (such as slurred speech, increased salivation, vomiting, feeling short of breath, abnormal eye movements, or loss of muscle control).

Centruroides scorpion antivenom is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a hospital or emergency setting. Centruroides scorpion antivenom must be given slowly, and the IV infusion can take at least 10 minutes to complete.

You will be watched closely for up to 60 minutes after receiving Centruroides scorpion antivenom, to make sure this medication is helping your condition.

You may need to receive additional doses every 30 to 60 minutes. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with Centruroides scorpion antivenom.

Your doctor will need to check your progress at a follow-up visit. Do not miss any scheduled appointment.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some of the signs of a reaction to Centruroides scorpion antivenom may occur up to 2 weeks after you receive this medication.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• fever, swollen glands, general ill feeling;

• chest tightness, pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• trouble breathing; or

• joint or muscle pain.

Less serious side effects may include:

• headache, tired feeling;

• runny nose, sneezing, cough;

• nausea, diarrhea; or

• mild itching or rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

There may be other drugs that can interact with Centruroides scorpion antivenom. If possible before you receive this medication, tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Treatment with Anascorp should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms of a scorpion sting (such as slurred speech, increased salivation, vomiting, feeling short of breath, abnormal eye movements, or loss of muscle control).

Anascorp is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a hospital or emergency setting. The injection must be given slowly, and the IV infusion can take at least 10 minutes to complete.

You will be watched closely for up to 60 minutes after receiving Anascorp, to make sure this medication is helping your condition.

You may need to receive additional doses every 30 to 60 minutes. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with Anascorp.

Your doctor will need to check your progress at a follow-up visit. Do not miss any scheduled appointment.

Since Anascorp is given by a healthcare professional in an emergency setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.