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link] [3] Morrison RS, Magaziner J, Gilbert M, et al. 15-30 5-24 Adverse effects : Infection Vascular injury including hematoma or pseudoaneurysm formation Nerve damage Local anesthesia systemic toxicity (LAST) – confusion, anxiety, headache, drowsiness, hypotension, arrhythmias including ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation.

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These side effects do not contraindicate antivenom administration and can be treated with antihistamines and epinephrine. Hypotension and anaphylaxis should be treated with epinephrine following your local guidelines. 472–487, wms.org/common/Uploaded%20files/Magazine/PitViperEnvenomations.pdf , [link]. Accessed 10 July 2024.