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| Pronunciation |
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 (BOT
yoo lin num TOKS in type
bee) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Myobloc™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Neuromuscular Blocker Agent, Toxin |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to albumin, botulinum toxin, or any other part
of the medicine.
- If you have any of the following conditions: An infection in the area
where the shot will be given, any disease where the nerves have trouble
communicating with the muscles.
- If you are having any bleeding problems.
- If you are pregnant.
- If you are taking a medicine to thin the blood.
- If you have been given a botulinum toxin A shot within the past 4
months.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat spasms of the head caused by muscles in
the neck. Improvement is usually seen within about 2 weeks after
use.
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| How does it work? |
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- Botulinum toxin paralyzes the muscle getting the
injection.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- The medicine is given by needle into the muscle(s) causing the spasms.
- It is given in a clinic or hospital setting by a healthcare provider.
- It is not a cure. It may be given on an as needed basis to help with
spasms.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Call and reschedule your
appointment.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you have any diseases where the nerves do
not communicate well with the muscles (eg, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, motor
neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome).
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control
that you can trust while taking this medicine.
- Do not use if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Headache.
- Neck pain or pain where the shot is given.
- Trouble swallowing.
- Dry mouth.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the
same?
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Trouble swallowing, speaking, or breathing.
- Any signs or symptoms of an
infection.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- This medicine will be given in a clinic or hospital setting. You will
not store it at home.
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| General statements |
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- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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