V Asv Injection is a prescription medicine. This is a combination of four venoms that is prescribed in the treatment of snakebite. It neutralizes the venom and prevents life-threatening events.

V Asv Injection should only be administered under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Do not self adminiter this medicine at home. The doctor will decide on the dosage of the medicine.

The common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, edema, and pain. You may also experience injection site redness, swelling and pain that goes away with time. If any of the side effects gets more serious, you must consult your doctor immediately. It is advised not to drive or operate any heavy machine without consulting your doctor.

Uses of V Asv Injection

Treatment of Snake Bite

Side effects of V Asv Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of V Asv

Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Muscle weakness
Chills
Edema (swelling)
Muscle pain
Injection site pain

How to use V Asv Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How V Asv Injection works

V Asv Injection is a combination of four anti-snake venoms. They work by binding to the snake venom and neutralizing its harmful effects on the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with V Asv Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of V Asv Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of V Asv Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether V Asv Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of V Asv Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of V Asv Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

V Asv Injection is given to treat a snake bite.
Snakebite is an acute life-threatening time-limiting medical emergency. Do not panic and immediately immobilize the affected part.
Do not block the blood supply or apply pressure on the affected part.
Reassure the patient to overcome fear and immediately take to the nearby medical center for treatment.
The patient will be monitored closely for any life-threatening reaction like anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) after administering V Asv Injection.

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References

Snake Venom Antiserum I.P. [Package Insert]. Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited; 2011. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from:
Antivenom [Product Description]. Dhaka, Bangladesh: Incepta Vaccine Ltd. [Accessed 19 Oct. 2023] (online) Available from: