COBRA ANTIVENIN

Brand Name & Strength

Cobra Antivenin (Purified Equine Immunoglobulin)

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with provided solvent or 10 ml WFI

Further Dilution

Dilute the reconstituted antivenom with 5 – 10 ml/kg of diluent for children or 250 – 500 ml diluent for adult

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

IV infusion

Initial dose is 100 ml (10 vials) for systemic envenoming

Administer at 1 – 2 ml/min over 10 – 15 min. If no reaction, complete the infusion at a rate 5 – 10 ml/min less than 1 hr

Subsequent dose can be given every 1 – 2 hr according to clinical signs and symptoms.

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

- -

Remarks

Adults and children require the same dose of antivenin as adults