Review the side-effects of Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Pain or reaction at the injection site
Pain and weakness in the injected muscle
Allergic reaction
Spread to other sites may cause muscle weakness resulting in symptoms like swallowing difficulties, breathing difficulties, double vision, drooping of eyelid, loss of voice and urinary incontinence
• People may find difficulty in breathing and it is necessary to call for a emergency help if the symptoms gets worser.
• Patients with swallowing difficulty may need a feeding tube to receive food supplements and liquids.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Pain or reaction at the injection site
Pain and weakness in the injected muscle
Allergic reaction
Spread to other sites may cause muscle weakness resulting in symptoms like swallowing difficulties, breathing difficulties, double vision, drooping of eyelid, loss of voice and urinary incontinence
Other Precautions :
• Spread of toxin effects are reported away from the injection sites which involves muscle weakness and vision disturbances. It is advised to recognise the symptoms earlier and should not perform skilled tasks such as driving or operating machinery.• People may find difficulty in breathing and it is necessary to call for a emergency help if the symptoms gets worser.
• Patients with swallowing difficulty may need a feeding tube to receive food supplements and liquids.
Drug Name : Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection
Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection is a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum temporarily reduces the symptoms of cervical dystonia, a condition of overactive muscle movement resulting in tightening of the neck muscles causing neck pain and abnormal head positions.Trade Names for Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection
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