Medication
Medication Summary
Pharmacologic therapy is indicated for patients with severe envenomations.
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Antivenin
Class Summary
This agent neutralizes the toxins from the spider bite.
Funnel-web spider antivenom
This is freeze-dried IgG prepared from rabbit serum, reconstituted with water for injection, and dispensed in bottles of 125 Units. It should be administered only where appropriate resuscitation facilities are immediately available. Antivenin may not be commercially available at most pharmacies.
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Anticholinergic Agent
Class Summary
These agents are indicated when symptoms of salivation and copious airway secretions compromise a victim's ability to breathe.
Atropine IV/IM
Atropine is used for the relief of excessive airway secretions.
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Media Gallery
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The Sydney funnel-web spider, Atrax robustus. Male (left) and female (right). Photograph courtesy of the Australian Venom Research Unit, Department of Pharmacology, University of Melbourne, Australia.
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Female funnel-web spider. Image courtesy of Glenn DuBois, CEO, http://www.termite.com/spider-identification.html.
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Male funnel-web spider. Image courtesy of Glenn DuBois, CEO, http://www.termite.com/spider-identification.html.
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