¿Qué es Botox Cosmetic?

Botox Cosmetic, un medicamento con receta que contiene onabotulinumtoxinA, se usa principalmente para reducir temporalmente la apariencia de las arrugas faciales, particularmente las patas de gallo alrededor de los ojos y las líneas de expresión en la frente. Administrado mediante inyecciones por profesionales de la salud, Botox funciona bloqueando las señales nerviosas hacia los músculos, lo que provoca que se relajen y resulta en una superficie de la piel más suave. Este producto está aprobado por la FDA y tiene un perfil de seguridad demostrado basado en estudios clínicos extensos.

Side Effects

• Fever, chills, cough, stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, body aches
• Trouble swallowing, talking, or breathing
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have breathing or lung problems, bleeding problems, heart or blood vessel disease, or nerve or muscle problems (including Lou Gehrig disease, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, or myasthenia gravis). Tell your doctor if you have ever had face surgery or if you have a urinary tract infection or trouble urinating, diabetes, or multiple sclerosis.
• This medicine may cause the following problems:Muscle weakness, loss of bladder control, trouble swallowing, speaking, or breathing (caused by the toxin spreading to other parts of your body)
• There are some warnings that only apply if you are receiving this medicine to treat the following: Injections near the eye: This medicine may reduce blinking, which can raise the risk of eye problems, including corneal exposure and ulcers. Tell your doctor right away if you notice that you are blinking less than usual or your eyes feel dry.Upper arm stiffness: This medicine may cause lung infection (including bronchitis) and breathing problems.Urinary incontinence: This medicine may cause autonomic dysreflexia, which can be a life-threatening condition.Overactive bladder: Check with your doctor right away if you have trouble urinating or a burning sensation while urinating.
• This medicine may cause loss of strength, muscle weakness, blurred vision, dizziness, or drooping eyelids. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted viruses, although the risk is low because donors and donated blood are both tested for viruses. Talk with your doctor about this risk if you are concerned.