A Comparative Study of Using Scorpion Antivenom Versus Scorpion Antivenom and Prazosin

Summary

Interventional study designed for the evaluation of characters and the outcome of scorpion sting patients will admit to Sohag University Hospitals in 2 randomized groups. The first group will receive scorpion antivenom only whether by the intravenous or the intramuscular route of administration. The second group will receive a combination of prazosin plus scorpion antivenom whether by the intravenous or the intramuscular route of administration. Both groups will receive proper first aid and supportive treatment

Timeline

Start

2023-02-01

Primary completion

2024-07-01

Completion

2024-07-01

Publications

• Shokry Zaghary MM, Abd ElKader MM. A comparative study of using scorpion antivenom versus scorpion antivenom and prazosin drug for scorpion stings management in Sohag University Hospitals. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol. 2025 Feb 14;26(1):31. doi: 10.1186/s40360-025-00854-x.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.