Antivenoms Flashcards

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Snake antivenom

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All snake antivenoms available in Australia are refined equine F(ab)2 portions of IgG. They bind to venom fractions, neutralising venom activity and promoting clearance. Specific monovalent antivenoms and polyvalent antivenom are available.

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Box jellyfish antivenom

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Ovine IgG

These antivenoms are refined F(ab)2 portions of IgG or whole IgG. They bind to venom fractions, neutralising venom activity and promoting clearance.

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Funnel web spider antivenom

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Rabbit IgG

These antivenoms are refined F(ab)2 portions of IgG or whole IgG. They bind to venom fractions, neutralising venom activity and promoting clearance.

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Redback spider antivenom

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Equine F(ab)2 portion of IgG

These antivenoms are refined F(ab)2 portions of IgG or whole IgG. They bind to venom fractions, neutralising venom activity and promoting clearance.

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Stonefish antivenom

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Equine F(ab)2 portion of IgG

These antivenoms are refined F(ab)2 portions of IgG or whole IgG. They bind to venom fractions, neutralising venom activity and promoting clearance.

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