TOXICOLOGY: Latrodectus Species “Widow Spiders” SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT

1 relieve muscle pain; fasciculation, muscle cramps;
2 Muscle Relaxant
3 Used in Acute Hypertensive Crisis
4 used for Severe Cases

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Latrodectus Species “Widow Spiders” SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT

1 relieve muscle pain; fasciculation, muscle cramps; 
2 Muscle Relaxant 
3 Used in Acute Hypertensive Crisis
4 used for Severe Cases

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

1) IV Calcium Gluconate (4 to 6 hours)

2 Methocarbamol (5-10 mg)

3) IV Nitroprusside

4 Antivenom (antivenin, L. mactans)

Latrodectus Species “Widow Spiders” SUPPORTIVE TREATMENT 1 relieve muscle pain; fasciculation, muscle cramps; 2 Muscle Relaxant 3 Used in Acute Hypertensive Crisis 4 used for Severe Cases