What is the antidote for treating a black widow spider bite?
ANTIVENIN, BLACK WIDOW SPIDER (Systemic) Advertisement Another commonly used name in the U.S. and Canada is antivenin ( Latrodectus mactans ) . Category * Immunizing agent, passive Description Black widow spider antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used to treat patients with serious symptoms caused by the bites of the black widow spider. Black widow spider antivenin is to be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor. It is available in the following dosage form: * Parenteral * Injection (U.S. and Canada) Before Using This Medicine In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For black widow spider antivenin, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to black widow spider antivenin, to horses, or to any products of horse origin. Also tell your health car
