Antivenoms are obtained by
following process: the venom ()
is inoculated into other , e.g.,
in horses; these make specific
antibodies against antigen; blood
from the is collected and
purified get the antibodies; this
-containing material isthe
antivenom. When human being is
infected the antigen the specific
is given to him/her the
action against the occurs.

Antivenoms may also administered
as a preventive and, since itis
basically of specific
immunoglobulins against antigen,
the process is example of passive
immunization.