Botulism Antitoxin-(BNF) - Vaccines
Drug Name:
Botulism Antitoxin-(BNF) - Vaccines
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Ref- BNF (British National Formulary- March 2015)
Botulism Antitoxin for post exposure prophylaxis of botulism and for treatment of
pesons thought to be suffering from botulism
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Ref- BNF (British National Formulary- March 2015)
BRAND- BOTULISM ANTITOXIN
A prepation containg the specific antitoxic globulins that have the power of
neutralising the toxins formed by types A, and E of Clostridium botulinum
Indication-
Botulism Antitoxin for post exposure prophylaxis of botulism and for treatment of
pesons thought to be suffering from botulism
The toxin specifically neutralises the toxins produced by clostridium botulism
type A, B, and E. It is effective against infantile botulism as the (type A) is
seldom if ever, found in the blood in this type of infection
Hypersensitivity reactions are the problem. It is essential to read the contraindications,
warnings and details on th package insert.
Prior to treatment sensitivity tests should be made regarding previous administeration
of any antitoxin and history of any allergic condition eg,.asthma, hay fever, etc.
All patients should be tested for sensitivity ( diluting the antitoxin if history of allergy.)