Antivenoms Flashcards
Snake antivenom
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.
Box jellyfish antivenom
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.
Funnel web spider antivenom
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.
Redback spider antivenom
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.
Stonefish antivenom
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.