Xeomin
XEOMIN is a medicine containing botulinum toxin type A that relaxes muscles or reduces saliva where it is injected.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine, liuosta varten
Strength
50 yksikköä
Active Ingredient
Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin (150kD)
Manufacturer
Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your exact dose based on your condition.
Method
The medicine is given as an injection into a muscle or salivary gland.
Important
Your doctor will tell you the maximum dose, which must not be exceeded. Treatments are usually given every 3-4 months, or longer for some conditions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drooping eyelid
- •Dry eyes
- •Blurred vision
- •Impaired vision
- •Dry mouth
- •Pain at injection site
- •Swallowing difficulties
- •Neck pain
- •Muscle weakness
- •Musculoskeletal pain
- •Musculoskeletal stiffness
- •Muscle spasms
- •Headache
- •Dizziness
- •Weakness
- •Nausea
- •Increased sweating
- •Upper respiratory tract infection
- •Feeling faint
- •Tingling (paresthesia)
RARE
- •Facial muscle weakness (facial paralysis)
- •Double vision
- •Increased tear production
- •Fatigue
- •Rash
- •Speech disorders
- •Shortness of breath
- •Reduced skin sensation
- •Limb pain
- •Thickened saliva
- •Taste disturbances
- •Mouth pain
- •Tooth decay
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Atrophy of injected muscle
- •Hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., swelling, redness, itching)
Important Warnings
- Do not use XEOMIN if you are allergic to botulinum toxin or any other ingredient, have a disease causing overall muscle weakness (like myasthenia gravis), or have an infection or swelling where the injection will be given.
- Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, swallowing, or speaking, or if you get serious allergic reactions like a rash, swelling of your face or throat, or feel dizzy.
- Rarely, the medicine can spread from the injection site. This can cause severe muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, or food/drink going into your airways by mistake.
- Do not drive or use machines if you have symptoms like drooping eyelids, feeling weak, dizziness, or vision problems.