<p>There are no known contraindications for the administration of Snake venom antiserum. Proper precautions are necessary while dealing with persons with a known hypersensitivity to constituents of product. Few doctors prefer to premedicate patients with Inj. Adrenaline 0.25 ml s/c to prevent possibility of adverse reactions. In haemotoxic bites, IM injections should be avoided till correction of coagulopathy to avoid formation of haematoma and oozing of blood. In patients having tourniquet, it should be released slowly only after start of Snake venom antiserum administration.</p>