INDICATION

ANASCORP is an antivenom indicated for treatment of clinical signs of scorpion envenomation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, are possible with ANASCORP. Prepare for monitoring and management of allergic reactions, particularly in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to equine (horse) proteins or patients who have received previous therapy with antivenoms containing equine proteins.

Delayed Allergic Reactions (Serum Sickness)

Delayed allergic reactions (serum sickness) may occur following treatment with ANASCORP. Patient monitoring with a follow-up visit is recommended.

Transmissible Infectious Agents

ANASCORP is made from equine plasma and may contain infectious agents, e.g. viruses.

Reaction to Cresol

Localized reactions and generalized myalgias have been reported with the use of cresol as an injectable excipient.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The most common adverse reactions observed in ≥ 2% of patients in the clinical studies for ANASCORP were: vomiting, pyrexia, rash, nausea, and pruritus.

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