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black widow spider antivenin |
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antivenin /an·ti·ven·in/ (-ven´in) a material used in treatment of poisoning by animal venom. black widow spider antivenin a. . antivenin (Crotalidae) polyvalent a serum containing specific venom-neutralizing globulins, produced by immunizing horses with venoms of the fer-de-lance and the western, eastern, and tropical rattlesnakes, used for treatment of envenomation by most pit vipers throughout the world. antivenin (Latrodectus mactans) a serum containing specific venom-neutralizing globulins, prepared by immunizing horses against venom of the black widow spider (L. mactans) . antivenin (Micrurus fulvius) , North American coral snake antivenin a serum containing specific venom-neutralizing globulins, produced by immunization of horses with venom of the eastern coral snake (M. fulvius) . polyvalent crotaline antivenin a. (Crotalidae) polyvalent. black widow spider antivenin, a passive immunizing agent. indication It is prescribed in the treatment of black widow spider bite. contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to horse serum prohibits its use. adverse effects Among the more serious adverse effects are allergic reactions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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