brown snake antivenom

Brown snake antivenom is a purified equine-derived immunoglobulin (typically F(ab')2 fragments) used to treat envenomation by snakes of the genus *Pseudonaja* (brown snakes). The venom of these snakes is highly potent, primarily causing venom-induced consumptive coagulopathy (VICC) through the action of prothrombin activators, as well as neurotoxicity and occasionally nephrotoxicity. The antivenom works by binding to and neutralizing these circulating toxins. While specifically designed for *Pseudonaja* species, it has demonstrated clinical utility in treating envenomation by other species, such as the Pygmy Mulga snake (*Pseudechis pailsei*), due to cross-reactivity.

Brand names

Brown Snake Antivenom

Other names

Pseudonaja antivenom