Anascorp
Generic name:antivenom (Centruroides scorpion) [ AN-tee-VEN-um ]
Drug class:Antitoxins and antivenins
What is Anascorp?
Anascorp is an antivenom used to treat a person who has been stung by a scorpion.
Anascorp is supplied as a powder in a single-use injection vial. The contents of a vial are mixed with 5ml of sterile normal saline and administered by IV infusion over a 10 minute period.
Warnings
If you receive Anascorp during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received this medicine.
If possible before you receive Anascorp, tell your doctor if you are allergic to horses, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible before you are treated to tell your caregivers about your health conditions or if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows that you have received this medication.
You will be watched closely after receiving Anascorp, to make sure this medication is helping your condition. You may need to receive additional doses.
Some of the signs of a reaction to Anascorp may occur up to 2 weeks after you receive this medication.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at a follow-up visit. Do not miss any scheduled appointment.
Make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received this medicine.
Before taking this medicine
Anascorp is made from horse plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about any possible risk.
It is not known whether Anascorp will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Centruroides scorpion antivenom passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. In an emergency situation it may not be possible before you are treated with Anascorp to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.
How is Anascorp given?
You should receive Anascorp as soon as possible after you first have 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 by a healthcare provider.
Anascorp must be given over 10 minutes.
You will be watched for up to 60 minutes to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
You may need to additional doses every 30 to 60 minutes.
Your doctor will need to check your progress at a follow-up visit.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Venomous Scorpion Bite:
Initial dose: 3 vials, IV over 1...
