MAVIN Version: March 22, 2016 Poison Centre Munich

Naja atra
Synonyms: Chinese Cobra, Formosan Cobra, Naja naja atra, Taiwan Cobra
Classification: Snake (animal group), Elapidae (family), Naja (genus)
Geographic area: North Asia9, Southeast Asia9; see also WHO: Venomous snakes distribution.
Indicated antivenom:
NrAntivenomType of antibodyNumber of holding centres
1.Bivalent Antivenom Elapid [National Institute of Preventative Medicine, Taiwan]specific1 (vials total 20)
2.Purified Naja naja Antivenom [Shanghai Institute of Biological Products, China]specific0
Countries of holding centres: UNITED_KINGDOM
CountryCityHolding centre and its antivenoms
United KingdomLondon SE1 9RT
Great Maze Pond		Medical Toxicology Information Services, Guy's Hospital
Tel:+44-20-71880500(24 hour antivenom line), +44-20-71880600(administration); Fax:+44-20-71880700.
  1. Bivalent Antivenom Elapid [National Institute of Preventative Medicine, Taiwan]
    No. of vials: 20. Expiration date: 2010.08. Last update: 2013-03-09.