INTRODUCTION
Botox 100IU Injection is used in the treatment of overactive bladder, cervical dystonia, muscle spasm, and to prevent migraine. It treats muscle stiffness in the elbow, wrist, fingers, ankle, and toe muscles in adults. It also reduces the symptoms of severe underarm sweating.
Botox 100IU Injection is a prescription medicine that must be administered by a healthcare professional. You must receive the exact dose of it as per the prescription. An overdose of this medicine may have serious side effects on the body.
The common side effects of this medicine are dryness in the mouth, neck pain, injection site pain, tiredness, and headache. It may also cause injection site reactions such as redness, pain, and swelling in some people. The medicine can safely be used in children.
Before taking this medicine, it is important to consult your doctor if you have any ongoing medication for any underlying disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must inform the doctor prior to the initiation of this treatment.
BENEFITS OF BOTOX INJECTION
In Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms
Botox 100IU Injection helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate that may occur with some infections of the urinary tract. This way it helps manage the overactive bladder symptoms efficiently.
In Prevention of Migraine
Botox 100IU Injection prevents abnormal activity of muscles that triggers migraines. It is a very effective medicine for preventing migraine attacks, however, it does not treat an attack that has already started. By preventing and reducing the frequency migraine attacks, the medicine can help you carry out your daily activities and improve your quality of life.
In Cervical Dystonia
Cervical Dystonia is a painful condition in which your neck muscles contract uncontrollably, causing your head to twist or turn to one side. Cervical dystonia can also cause your head to uncontrollably tilt forward or backward. Botox 100IU Injection helps stop these abnormal contractions of neck muscles and improves your condition. However, it should be given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully while on treatment with Botox 100IU Injection.
In Muscle spasm
Botox 100IU Injection stops the abnormal muscle contractions called spasms by stopping the release of a chemical which acts between the nerves and muscles that causes muscle contraction. This helps to reduce the spasms and provides relief. In this way, it enhances the quality of life. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
SIDE EFFECTS OF BOTOX INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Botox
- Dryness in mouth
- Neck pain
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Tiredness
- Pain in extremity
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
HOW TO USE BOTOX INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW BOTOX INJECTION WORKS
Botox 100IU Injection is a protein made by a type of bacteria (Clostridium botulinum type A). It works by blocking the release of a chemical (acetylcholine). This temporarily weakens nerve activity in the muscles around your bladder and relieves symptoms such as urinary urgency and frequency. It also blocks pain signals in migraine and treats various types of involuntary muscle contractions.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Botox 100IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Botox 100IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Botox 100IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Botox 100IU Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may experience temporary blurred vision or muscle weakness following treatment with Botox 100IU Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may experience temporary blurred vision or muscle weakness following treatment with Botox 100IU Injection and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Botox 100IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Botox 100IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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