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Botox 100 IU Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Cervical Dystonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Botox 100 IU Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Botox 100 IU Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Botox 100 IU Injection include Blurred vision, Headache, Injection site pain. While these are the most often observed Botox 100 IU Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Botox 100 IU Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Botox 100 IU Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Botox 100 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Botox 100 IU Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Botox 100 IU Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Botox 100 IU Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Botox 100 IU Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Botox 100 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Botox Injection will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Botox 100 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Botox Injection for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Botox 100 IU Injection on the Kidneys?
Botox Injection may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Botox 100 IU Injection on the Liver?
Botox Injection does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Botox 100 IU Injection on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Botox Injection. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Botox 100 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Botox 100 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?
Botox 100 IU Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Botox 100 IU Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Botox 100 IU Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Botox 100 IU Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Botox 100 IU Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Botox 100 IU Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Botox 100 IU Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Botox 100 IU Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Botox 100 IU Injection.
Yes, Botox Injection can cause inflammation ( swelling). It is a common side effect of this drug. The exact cause of inflammation is unknown. However, if you experience excessive inflammation after taking this then immediately contact your doctor without further delay.
No, Botox Injection does not cause headache. In fact, it is used to provide relief from headache associated with migraine.
Botox Injection works by blocking the nerve impulse to muscle and preventing the excessive contraction of the muscle where it is injected. In case, of migraine Botox Injection blocks the pain signal which indirectly inhibits the migraine attack.
Botox Injection may be used as an antidote for tetanus. But limited data supports that medicine can be used in the treatment of rigidity and muscle spasticity during tetanus.
Use, Botox Injection strictly as per doctor advice in the presence of health care provider.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 99
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA)