Don't Be Surprised to See Anavip in Your Pharmacy

July 2021

You may see changes to which snakebite antivenom product your pharmacy carries...due to an expanded indication for Anavip.

Previously Anavip was just for rattlesnakes. Now it's also for copperheads and water moccasins or "cottonmouths"...similar to CroFab.

These antivenoms seem to work equally well for getting control of tissue injury and blood disorders caused by the venom.

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Med Safety Don't Count on Med Labeling and Packaging to Be Foolproof
COVID-19 Know the Latest About COVID-19 Vaccines
Allergic Reactions Ask for Details About Iodine Reactions
Practice Support Your Hospital's Medication Formulary
Hypertension Know the Ins and Outs of IV Antihypertensives
Ear, Nose & Throat Expect Stepwise Treatment of Nosebleeds
Med Safety Watch for Unexpected Ingredients in New Zantac Products
Bites & Stings Don't Be Surprised to See Anavip in Your Pharmacy
COVID-19 Listen for Myths About COVID-19 Antibody Testing