Uses
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection is used to treat a number of conditions.
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection is used to:
- treat chronic sialorrhea (ongoing drooling or excessive salivation) in adults;
- treat spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) of muscles in the arms in adults;
- relieve the symptoms of cervical dystonia (spasmodic torticollis; uncontrollable tightening of the neck muscles that may cause neck pain and abnormal head positions) in adults who have and have not had prior treatment with botulinum toxin;
- treat blepharospasm (uncontrollable tightening of the eyelid muscles that may cause blinking, squinting, and abnormal eyelid movements) in adults;
- and temporarily smooth frown lines (wrinkles between the eyebrows) in adults.
- IncobotulinumtoxinA injection is in a class of medications called neurotoxins. When incobotulinumtoxinA injection is injected into saliva glands, it blocks the nerve signals that causes excessive saliva production. When incobotulinumtoxinA injection is injected into a muscle, it blocks the nerve signals that cause uncontrollable tightening and movements of the muscle.
Side Effects Of IncobotulinumtoxinA Injection
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection may cause side effects. Ask your doctor which side effects you are most likely to experience since some side effects may be related to (or occur more often in) the part of the body where you received the injection. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- pain, tenderness, or bruising in the place where you received the injection
- nasal congestion, sore throat, or runny nose
- headache
- tiredness
- dry mouth
- problems with your teeth or gums
- diarrhea
- joint, bone, or muscle pain
- dry eyes
- reduced blinking or effectiveness of blinking
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:
- vision changes
- eyelid swelling
- eye pain or irritation
- seizures
- neck pain
- shortness of breath
- fainting
- dizziness
- rash
- hives
- itching
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.
Warnings & Precautions
Before receiving incobotulinumtoxinA injection:
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to incobotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport), onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), rimabotulinumtoxinB (Myobloc), any other medications, or any of the ingredients in incobotulinumtoxinA injection. Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: certain antibiotics such as amikacin, clindamycin (Cleocin), colistimethate (Coly-Mycin), gentamicin, kanamycin, lincomycin (Lincocin), neomycin (Neo-Fradin, Neo-Rx), polymyxin, streptomycin, and tobramycin (Tobi); anticoagulants (‘blood thinners’); cholinesterase inhibitors such as ambenonium (Mytelase), donepezil (Aricept), galantamine (Razadyne), neostigmine (Prostigmin), physostigmine, pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Regonol), rivastigmine (Exelon), and tacrine (Cognex); magnesium sulfate; medications for allergies, colds, or sleep; muscle relaxants; and quinidine. Also, tell your doctor if you have received injections of any botulinum toxin product in the past 4 months. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have swelling or other signs of infection in the area where incobotulinumtoxinA will be injected. Your doctor will not inject the medication into an infected area.
- tell your doctor if you have ever had any side effects from any botulinum toxin product or eye or face surgery and if you have or have ever had bleeding problems.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while receiving incobotulinumtoxinA injection, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are receiving incobotulinumtoxinA injection.
- you should know that incobotulinumtoxinA injection may cause loss of strength or muscle weakness all over the body or impaired vision. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities.
- if you are receiving incobotulinumtoxinA injection to treat a condition that limited your activities, talk to your doctor about increasing your activities after your treatment. Your doctor will probably want you to increase your activities gradually as your body adjusts to the effects of your treatment.
Dosage Of IncobotulinumtoxinA Injection
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection comes as a powder to be mixed with a liquid and injected into the saliva glands or a muscle by a doctor. Your doctor will choose the best place to inject the medication in order to treat your condition. You may receive additional injections every 3–4 months, depending on your condition and on how long the effects of the treatment last.
Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of incobotulinumtoxinA injection and gradually change your dose according to your response to the medication.
One brand or type of botulinum toxin cannot be substituted for another.
IncobotulinumtoxinA injection may help to control your condition, but will not cure it. It may take a few days or up to several weeks before you feel the full benefit of incobotulinumtoxinA injection.
Other
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about incobotulinumtoxinA injection.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
Source
All information has been provided courtesy of MedLinePlus from the National Library of Medicine and from the FDA.
