antivenin
Noun
Meaning
an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal
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antivenene
cure
remedy
serum
preventive
corrective
antidote
nullifier
vaccine
antibiotic
antibody
antigen
mithridate
theriac
counterpoison
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Although rare, severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis to scorpion antivenin (SAV) are possible. citation Medical use The deathstalker has powerful venom.
The most common and effective method is through antivenom (or antivenin), a serum made from the venom of the snake.