Despite this caution , antivenom is typically the sole effective treatment for a life - threatening condition .
Once the precautions for managing these reactions are in place , an anaphylactoid reaction is not grounds to refuse to give antivenom if otherwise indicated .
Despite this caution , antivenom is typically the sole effective treatment for a life - threatening condition , and once the precautions for managing these reactions are in place , an anaphylactoid reaction is not grounds to refuse to give antivenom if otherwise indicated .