What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Breathing problems
-Diabetes
-Heart problems
-History of surgery where this medication is going to be used
-Infection where this medication is going to be used
-Myasthenia gravis or other neurologic disease
-Nerve or muscle disease
-Surgery plans
-An unusual or allergic reaction to botulinum toxin, albumin, cow's milk protein, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
This medication may interaction with the following:
-Aminoglycoside antibiotics, such as gentamicin, neomycin, tobramycin
-Muscle relaxants
-Other botulinum toxin injections
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication will cause weakness in the muscle where it is injected. Tell your care team if you feel unusually weak in other muscles. Get medical help right away if you have problems with breathing, swallowing, or talking.
This medication contains albumin from human blood. Talk to your care team about the risks and benefits of this medication.
If your activities have been limited by your condition, go back to your regular routine slowly after treatment with this medication.
This medication can make your eyelids droop or make you see blurry or double. If you have weak muscles or trouble seeing, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medicine may cause symptoms of a serious condition called botulism. The effects of this medicine can spread away from the place it was injected to other areas of the body. These symptoms can happen within hours, days, or weeks after your injection.