The injection needle should be filled (primed) with approximately 1 mL of reconstituted BOTOX prior to the start of injections (depending on the needle length) to remove any air.
If you experience incomplete bladder emptying following Botox treatment, temporary use of disposable self-catheters may be necessary several times daily until normal bladder function resumes.
Repeat injections for hyperhidrosis should be administered when the clinical effect of a previous injection diminishes.
Subsequent injections should not be administered until the effects of the previous dose have dissipated as evidenced by substantial function in the injected and adjacent muscles.
Botox works by interrupting the signal between nerves and muscles. Therefore, it takes some time for Botox to fully attach to the nerve endings and effectively block the release of the chemical messenger (acetylcholine) that causes muscle contractions. Responses to Botox injections are variable, but in general:
After the injections are given, patients should demonstrate their ability to void prior to leaving the clinic. The patient should be observed for at least 30 minutes post-injection and until a spontaneous void has occurred.
However, there appears to be little benefit obtainable from injecting more than 5 Units per site. Some tolerance may be found when BOTOX is used in treating blepharospasm if treatments are given any more frequently than every three months, and is rare to have the effect be permanent.
While they contain the same active ingredient, the “Cosmetic” label is primarily a marketing and regulatory distinction to separate aesthetic from medical uses.
Reduced blinking from BOTOX injection of the orbicularis muscle can lead to corneal exposure, persistent epithelial defect, and corneal ulceration, especially in patients with VII nerve disorders.
BOTOX is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for: Treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency, in adults who have an inadequate bioestimulador de colágeno response to or are intolerant of an anticholinergic medication (1.1)
Previous Botox History: If you've had Botox before, your injector will consider how you responded to previous treatments. Did the standard dose work well? Did it wear off quickly? Did you need a touch-up? This history helps refine the dosage for subsequent sessions.
Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
Strabismus: The dose is based on prism diopter correction or previous response to treatment with Botox
Using Botox with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received Botox in the past. Especially tell your doctor if you: