Scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Anascorp
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antivenom
Uses for scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2
Scorpion (Centruroides) immune F(ab)2 injection is used to treat scorpion stings. A scorpion sting may cause abnormal eye movements, increased watering of the mouth, loss of muscle control, shortness of breath, slurred speech, troubled breathing, or vomiting. Scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2 is made from horse proteins that have been immunized with the scorpion’s venom.
Scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2 is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.
Before using scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2 or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of scorpion (Centruroides) immune F(ab)2 injection in children.
Geriatric
Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of scorpion (Centruroides) immune F(ab)2 injection have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of scorpion (centruroides) immune f(ab)2. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Allergy to horse protein or
- Prior use of an antivenom containing horse protein—Use with caution. May increase the likelihood for an allergic reaction.
