"No Rush to Hospital: Scientists Create Capsule to Neutralize Snake Venom at Home"

Life Style:The delay of snake bite will no longer be fatal. American scientists have prepared a oral capsule that inactivates the snake poison as soon as it goes into the body.Now the primary treatment of snakebite will also be possible at home
The incidents of snake bites kill millions of people every year including India. Especially in rural areas where hospitals or anti-venams are not available on time, this problem becomes more serious. But now scientists have achieved a big success in this direction. Scientists of the US City of Hope and UCLA scientists have developed a oral capsule that makes the snake poison in the body as soon as it reaches the body. This discovery can prove to be a lifeline especially for those who work in forests, fields or remote areas and do not get medical facilities on time.

How does this capsule work?

There is a special type of molecule in this capsule called metaloprotees inhibitors. The major elements present in the poison of the snake - Metaloprotees damage the enzyme -body tissues and affect the blood. This new molecule immediately stops the action of these poisonous enzymes.This capsule is rapidly absorbed into the body after swallowing and helps to neutralize the effect of toxin, which gives the patient time to reach the hospital.

The pace to save life will be fast

Till now, treatment of snakebite was possible only through anti-venum injections, which can be given in special medical centers only. But with the help of this capsule, primary treatment can be started at homes, schools, and first aid centers. 

Blessing for countries like India

Every year about 50,000 people die of snakebite in India. Especially during the monsoon season, this problem takes a formidable form. In such a situation, this capsule can prove to be a boon for developing countries like India, where health services are limited and not in every village or town.Scientists say that as soon as this capsule will be made available on a large scale, it can be distributed to villages health workers, Anganwadi workers and first aid centers.

Currently the medicine is in the trial phase

This capsule is currently undergoing laboratory and animal testing. But the results so far have been very positive. Scientists say that in the next few years it can also be introduced for human testing. If this capsule was successful, it would prove to be a revolutionary change in medical science. Treatment at home should be possible on snake bite, it is no longer a dream. This new discovery of scientists can save the lives of millions. This capsule will not only save time, but will also bring a new hope in the areas struggling with lack of medical facilities.