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Scorpion Bite

Injectable antihistamine and NSAID, followed by oral NSAID, antihistamine and Danzen DS.

ICD-10
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Source
OPD handbook pp.178–179
Status
Draft

Not yet reviewed by a clinician. Check doses and brands against current national guidelines before use.

Symptoms

  • Scorpion bite

Diagnosis

  • Examine the patient and the site of the bite

Treatment

Step 1 of 2

1. Immediate

  • Injection Avil IM stat
  • Injection Toradol IM stat

Prescription

Chlorpheniramine injectionAntihistamine (anaphylaxis cover)
DoseIM stat
Brand Inj Avil
Ketorolac injectionNSAID injection
DoseIM stat
Brand Inj Toradol
Step 2 of 2

2. Discharge

  • Voren / Diclo
  • Avil
  • Danzen DS (the last line is cut off by the page edge)

Prescription

DoseOral
Brand Voren / Diclo
Also sold as Voren, Diclo, Dicloran
SerratiopeptidaseProteolytic enzyme (anti-inflammatory)
DoseAs per book
Brand Danzen DS
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