Crofab Side Effects, Uses, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

- CROFAB
- QTY 1
- 1 G
- VIAL
- Near 77381

CROTALIDAE IMMUNE FAB (kroe TAL i dee i MUNE fab) treats the symptoms of snakebites from pit vipers (crotalid) including rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (water moccasins). It works by binding to the snake’s venom in your body. This stops tissue injury and prevents worsening symptoms. It does not reverse effects that have already occurred.

CROFAB Information

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CROTALIDAE IMMUNE FAB (kroe TAL i dee i MUNE fab) treats the symptoms of snakebites from pit vipers (crotalid) including rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths (water moccasins). It works by binding to the snake’s venom in your body. This stops tissue injury and prevents worsening symptoms. It does not reverse effects that have already occurred.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medication is injected into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Fever, rash, itching, joint pain
-Nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.