| 31. | In any case, antivenin therapy and intravenous hydration within hours of the bite are vital for survival.
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| 32. | Of the 65 patients given antivenin, the study reported, 12 suffered an acute reaction to the treatment.
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| 33. | In India, the Haffkine Institute prepares a polyvalent antivenin that is used to treat bites from this species.
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| 34. | The standard treatment for North American pit viper bites is apparently antivenin ( crotalidae ) polyvalent ( ACP ).
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| 35. | A new study, however, has found that while antivenin does have side effects, they are rarely serious.
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| 36. | Once the horse has produced enough antibodies, 5 percent of its blood is extracted and used to make antivenin.
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| 37. | Pfizer has also decided to halt production of its antivenin for similar reasons ( see Coral snake antivenom shortage ).
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| 38. | The bill : $ 20, 000 to $ 40, 000 and anywhere from 20 to 120 vials of antivenin.
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| 39. | Local hospitals have pledged to pitch in and help each other deal with the nationwide shortage of antivenin, Kirkman said.
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| 40. | The antivenin is the newest form of the product and appears to have a lower risk of triggering an allergic reaction.
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