Agkistrodon piscivorus antivenin
- Generic Name
- Agkistrodon piscivorus antivenin
- Brand Names
- Crofab
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- IA6O0K772M
Overview
Agkistrodon piscivorus antivenin is derived and purified immunoglobulin fragments obtained from other domestic animals such as sheep previously immunized with Agkistrodon piscivorus (Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin snake). The final purified antivenin product is obtained by mixing other different monospecific snake antivenins and isolating the antivenin of interest through fractionation and chromatography techniques. It is intravenously (IV) administered to limit/prevent systemic toxicity . Approximately 99% of all venomous snake bites in the United States are caused by Crotalidae, also known as pit vipers. In North America, members of the family Crotalidae belong to three genera: the rattlesnakes (Crotalus and Sistrurus spp.) and the copperheads and cottonmouth water moccasins (Agkistrodon spp.) . The cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus, is a large, venomous snake in the pit viper subfamily (Crotalinae). As the only semi-aquatic viper species, cottonmouth snakes are strong swimmers and are frequently found in or near water . This species of snake is endemic to the United States. The cottonmouth habitat range extends from southeastern Virginia (near the junction of the Appomattox and James rivers) to southern Florida, west to central Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and southeastern Kansas, and north in the middle Mississippi River drainage to southern Illinois .
Background
Agkistrodon piscivorus antivenin is derived and purified immunoglobulin fragments obtained from other domestic animals such as sheep previously immunized with Agkistrodon piscivorus (Cottonmouth or Water Moccasin snake). The final purified antivenin product is obtained by mixing other different monospecific snake antivenins and isolating the antivenin of interest through fractionation and chromatography techniques. It is intravenously (IV) administered to limit/prevent systemic toxicity . Approximately 99% of all venomous snake bites in the United States are caused by Crotalidae, also known as pit vipers. In North America, members of the family Crotalidae belong to three genera: the rattlesnakes (Crotalus and Sistrurus spp.) and the copperheads and cottonmouth water moccasins (Agkistrodon spp.) . The cottonmouth, Agkistrodon piscivorus, is a large, venomous snake in the pit viper subfamily (Crotalinae). As the only semi-aquatic viper species, cottonmouth snakes are strong swimmers and are frequently found in or near water . This species of snake is endemic to the United States. The cottonmouth habitat range extends from southeastern Virginia (near the junction of the Appomattox and James rivers) to southern Florida, west to central Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and southeastern Kansas, and north in the middle Mississippi River drainage to southern Illinois .
Indication
CROFAB is a sheep-derived antivenin indicated for the management of adult and pediatric patients with North American crotalid envenomation .
Associated Conditions
- Venom poisoning caused by Agkistrodon piscivorus
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