Type of medicine: antivenin
Generic and brand names: Centruroides (scorpion) immune Fab 2 equine; Anascorp
This medicine is an antivenin given by IV infusion (slow drip through a needle into a large vein) to treat scorpion stings.
Before receiving this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have ever had:
Also tell your provider if you have ever been treated with antivenin before.
Females of childbearing age: Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.
This medicine is given in the hospital by IV infusion (slow drip through a needle into a large vein). The number of infusions you will receive depends on your response. This treatment works best when started within 4 hours of the scorpion sting.
Do not miss a dose. If you miss an appointment for a dose, contact your healthcare provider to reschedule your appointment.
If you develop an allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing) while you are receiving the infusion, you will be treated immediately to stop the reaction. If you have a delayed allergic reaction up to 14 days after you leave the hospital, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help.
This medicine is made from horse plasma. It is tested for viruses, and the risk of getting an infection from this medicine is very low. Talk with your healthcare provider about this.
This medicine may cause serum sickness. Contact your healthcare provider if you develop a fever, swollen glands, muscle or joint pain up to 14 days after treatment.
You will be watched closely for side effects during treatment with this medicine. Keep all follow-up appointments.
If you need emergency care, surgery, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you have received this medicine.
Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.
Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help.): Allergic reaction (hives, itching, rash, tightness in your chest, trouble breathing, swelling of the tongue and throat).
Serious (report these to your healthcare provider right away): Fever; vomiting; muscle or joint pain; rash; swollen glands; unusual weakness or tiredness.
Other: Nausea, runny nose, chills, headache, mild itching, diarrhea.
No significant interactions have been reported.
If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.
This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Do not share medicines with other people.
