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Botulinum B Toxin

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Overview
Botox is used for both medical and cosmetic purposes. Medically, Botox injections (onabotulinumtoxinA injections)  are used to treat conditions such as chronic migraines , excessive underarm sweating ( hyperhidrosis ), overactive bladder , urinary incontinence , blepharospasm , strabismus (crossed eyes), and chronic spasticity in adults and sometimes in children. Cosmetically, Botox injections help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, creating smoother, more youthful-looking skin. The effects of Botox typically take 1 to 2 weeks to appear and last for 3 to 4 months. In some people, they may last for longer (up to 6 months). Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) gained FDA approval for both medical and cosmetic uses on December 9, 1991. It belongs to the drug class called acetylcholine release inhibitors and neuromuscular blocking agents. There is no Botox generic, but there are Botox alternatives such as Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify.
Indications
Botox is used for both medical and cosmetic purposes. Medically, Botox injections (onabotulinumtoxinA injections)  are used to treat conditions such as chronic migraines , excessive underarm sweating ( hyperhidrosis ), overactive bladder , urinary incontinence , blepharospasm , strabismus (crossed eyes), and chronic spasticity in adults and sometimes in children. Cosmetically, Botox injections help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, creating smoother, more youthful-looking skin. The effects of Botox typically take 1 to 2 weeks to appear and last for 3 to 4 months. In some people, they may last for longer (up to 6 months). Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) gained FDA approval for both medical and cosmetic uses on December 9, 1991. It belongs to the drug class called acetylcholine release inhibitors and neuromuscular blocking agents. There is no Botox generic, but there are Botox alternatives such as Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify.
Contraindications
Botulinum B Toxin is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding, Prophylaxis of angina; adjunct in CHF.
Side Effects
Botulinum B Toxin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Muscle weakness. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Botulinum B Toxin therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Botulinum B Toxin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dry mouth, Dyspepsia, Dysphagia, Taste disturbances, Neck pain, Voice changes, Worsening torticollis, Myasthenia.
Warnings
Botox can cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening . It carries a Boxed Warning for problems breathing or swallowing and for the distant spread of the toxin. These problems can happen hours, days, or weeks after an injection of Botox. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with Botox or Botox Cosmetic .
High Risk Groups
Botox can cause serious side effects that can be life-threatening . It carries a Boxed Warning for problems breathing or swallowing and for the distant spread of the toxin. These problems can happen hours, days, or weeks after an injection of Botox. Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these problems after treatment with Botox or Botox Cosmetic .
Adult Dosage
2500 to 5000 units (3800 (3750)) As recommended. IM —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using Botox with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received Botox in the past. Especially tell your doctor if you: Have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months Have received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), Jeuveau (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm), or Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg) in the past. This may not be a complete list of all botulinum toxin products. Be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received Have recently received an antibiotic by injection Take muscle relaxants Take an allergy or cold medicine Take a sleep medicine Take antiplatelets (aspirin-like products) or anti-coagulants (blood thinners). Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is listed above. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
Storage
Inj Store Below 15°C. Do not Freeze.

Available Brands in Pakistan

No brands are recorded for this generic.