Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex
Information about Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex
Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex Uses
Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex is used in treatment of botulism, localized muscle spasm, wrinkles, muscle spasm, cervical dystonia and squint. It is also used to treat spasmodic torticollis (wry neck) in adults, blepharospasm and foot deformity due to spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.
How Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex works
Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex is a protein made by a type of bacteria (Clostridium botulinum type A). It works by blocking the release of a chemical (acetylcholine) which normally cause the muscle to contract. This temporarily weakens nerve activity in the muscles and helps reduce abnormal muscle contractions.
Common side effects of Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weakness, Tiredness, Flu-like symptoms
Expert advice for Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex
- Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex prevents headaches in people with chronic migraines and treats various other problems such as muscle spasms and wrinkles.
- It can prevent migraines before they even start.
- It may cause swallowing, speaking, or breathing problems. Inform your doctor if you develop trouble swallowing, slurred speech, loss of bladder control, muscle weakness or breathing difficulties.
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.