Botulinum Toxin Type B Injection -Myobloc - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Botulinum Toxin Type B (BOT-yoo-li-num TOX-in type B)

Treats symptoms of stiffness or uncontrolled muscle movements in the neck that are caused by a condition called cervical dystonia.

Myobloc
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of botulinum toxin.

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It may also be given by a home health caregiver.
Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

If you store this medicine at home, keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze or shake the medicine.
This medicine is sometimes mixed with saline. Any mixed medicine must be thrown out if you do not use it within 4 hours after mixing.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using amikacin, atracurium (Tracrium®), gallamine (Flaxedil®), gentamicin (Garamycin®), kanamycin (Kantrex®), neomycin, netilmicin (Netromycin®), pancuronium (Pavulon®), streptomycin, tobramycin, tubocurarine (Tubarine®), or vecuronium (Norcuron®).
If you need to receive an injection of any other type of botulinum toxin within 4 months after receiving this medicine, tell your doctor when you last received a dose of botulinum toxin type B.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have trouble swallowing, or have any type of nerve or muscle disorder such as ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Muscle weakness or paralysis that occurs several weeks after you receive this medicine
Sudden vision changes, trouble speaking, muscle weakness, or inability to move
Trouble swallowing

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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