Antivenin, Box Jellyfish (Systemic)
Brand Names : box jellyfish antivenom, sea wasp antivenom
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong
with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although
not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical
attention.
Check with your doctor immediately
if any of
the following side effects occur:
Rare
Collapse; difficulty in breathing or
swallowing; hives; itching,
especially of feet or hands; reddening of skin, especially
around ears; swelling of eyes, face, or inside of
nose; unusual tiredness or weaknessApproximately 7 to 14 days
after you stop receiving box jellyfish antivenin, you may develop symptoms
of serum sickness. The severity of the symptoms and the length of time the
sickness lasts depends on the amount of box jellyfish antivenin you received
and how long you received it. Check with your doctor if you notice any of
the following side effects:
Fever; redness of joints; skin rash and itching; swollen glands Other side effects not listed above may
also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your
doctor.
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