Botox
Botox is a medicine that helps relax muscles by blocking nerve signals and is used to treat various conditions like muscle spasms, excessive sweating, and certain bladder issues.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
200 Allergan-yksikköä
Active Ingredient
Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin complex (900 kD)
Manufacturer
AbbVie Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the exact dose, how often, and into which muscles or areas Botox will be given, always aiming for the lowest effective amount.
Method
Botox is given as an injection directly into the affected muscle, bladder wall (using a special tool), or deep under the skin, usually in several spots within the area.
Important
Your doctor will ensure you do not receive too much medicine and that there is enough time between treatments.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Pain at the injection site
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or stiffness
- •Feeling tired or weak
- •Nausea
- •Rash or skin irritation
- •Swelling in hands or feet
- •Difficulty walking
- •Eyelid drooping (for eye/face injections)
- •Urinary tract infection (for bladder injections)
- •Painful urination (for bladder injections)
RARE
- •Dizziness
- •Double vision
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Fever
- •Shortness of breath
- •Joint pain or problems
- •Changes in voice
- •Dry mouth
- •Blurred vision or other vision problems
- •Swelling of the eyelid
- •Jaw pain
Important Warnings
- Contact your doctor right away if you have trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking after the injection.
- Seek immediate medical help if you get hives, swelling (especially in your face or throat), wheezing, feeling weak, or shortness of breath, as these could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.