Antivenin (micrurus fulvius) Intravenous and Scandonest

• Generic Name: antivenin (micrurus fulvius)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

North American coral snake antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. It is used for the treatment of poisoning caused by bites of North American coral snakes, such as the Eastern coral snake, the Texas coral snake, and some other related species of coral snakes.

North American coral snake antivenin is to be used only by or under the supervision of a doctor.

• Generic Name: mepivacaine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carbocaine HCl, Polocaine, Polocaine-MPF, Scandonest, Carbocaine, Polocaine DENTAL, Carbocaine 2% with Neo-Cobefrin, Polocaine Dental, Scandonest 2% L, Carbocaine Preservative-Free, Scandonest 3% Plain

Scandonest is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send pain signals to your brain.

Scandonest is used as a local (in only one area) anesthetic for an epidural or spinal block. It is also used as an anesthetic for dental procedures.

Scandonest may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.