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Title: Which of the following statements is true regarding the antivenin, CroFab, intro Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014 Which of the following statements is true regarding the antivenin, CroFab, introduced in 2001?
A. It is given by rapid intravenous infusion. B. Hypersensitivity reactions are common and may include life-threatening anaphylaxis. C. Pregnancy is not a contraindication. D. The drug is most effective when given within the first 6 hours of envenomation. Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding the antivenin, CroFab, intro Post by: padre on Oct 16, 2014 D
The most commonly used antivenin is CroFab, which was first introduced in 2001. The drug should be given as soon as possible, optimally timing administration within the first 6 hours of envenomation. The solution is infused slowly. CroFab appears to be safer than conventional antivenin therapy. Mild to moderate allergic reactions can occur, but anaphylaxis is rare. Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding the antivenin, CroFab, intro Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014 Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
Title: Re: Which of the following statements is true regarding the antivenin, CroFab, intro Post by: padre on Oct 27, 2014 Hey, no worries.
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