Xeomin
XEOMIN is a medicine containing botulinum toxin type A, which helps relax muscles or reduce saliva production at the injection site.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
100 yksikköä
Active Ingredient
Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin (150kD)
Manufacturer
Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you, which varies depending on the condition being treated. For adults, a typical dose might be up to 100 units per treatment session.
Method
XEOMIN is given as an injection into a muscle or into a salivary gland. Only a doctor or nurse should give you this medicine.
Important
The maximum dose given in one treatment session is usually 500 units, but your doctor will determine what is safe and effective for you. Treatment sessions are typically not more frequent than every 10-16 weeks depending on the condition.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drooping eyelids
- •Dry eyes
- •Blurred vision
- •Worsened eyesight
- •Dry mouth
- •Pain at injection site
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Neck pain
- •Muscle weakness
- •Musculoskeletal pain
- •Musculoskeletal stiffness
- •Muscle spasms
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Weakness
- •Nausea
- •Increased sweating
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Feeling faint
- •Tingling sensation
RARE
- •Facial muscle weakness (facial paralysis)
- •Double vision
- •Increased tear production
- •Fatigue
- •Rash
- •Speech problems
- •Shortness of breath
- •Reduced skin sensation
- •Limb pain
- •Thick saliva
- •Taste disturbance
- •Mouth pain
- •Tooth decay
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Wasting of injected muscle
- •Allergic reactions such as swelling, redness, or itching
Important Warnings
- Do not use XEOMIN if you are allergic to botulinum toxin type A or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have a disease that weakens your muscles, such as myasthenia gravis.
- Do not use XEOMIN if you have an infection or inflammation at the planned injection site.
- XEOMIN can sometimes spread from the injection site, causing muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, or breathing problems. If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of your face/throat, hives, or dizziness, as these could be signs of a serious allergic reaction.
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- Tell your doctor if you have any bleeding problems or are taking medicines that prevent blood clotting.
- If the dose is too high or given too often, your body might produce antibodies that can make the medicine less effective in the future.
- Tell your doctor if you have had problems with botulinum toxin injections before or if you are planning to have surgery.