Crotalus scutulatus antivenin is a mixture of antibodies used to treat venomous snake bites from Crotalus scutulatus (Mojave rattlesnake). Crotalus scutulatus antivenin is derived and purified immunoglobulin fragments obtained from other domestic animals such as sheep previously immunized with Crotalus scutulatus (also known as the Mojave rattlesnake).
- Mechanism
- Curator reviewed
CROFAB is a venom-specific Fab fragment of immunoglobulin G (IgG) that works by binding and neutralizing venom toxins, facilitating their redistribution away from target tissues and their elimination from the body
- Primary indication
- CROFAB is indicated for the management of adult and pediatric patients with North American crotalid envenomation.Curator reviewed · 1 structured indication
- First approval
- United States, 2000
- Also known as
- Crotalus scutulatus immune fab antivenin (ovine)
- Brand names
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