Drug Interactions With Botulinum Toxin Type A (Cont.)

 
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Taking botulinum toxin type A and an aminoglycoside antibiotic together may increase the nerve-blocking effects of botulinum toxin type A, perhaps increasing your risk of side effects of botulinum toxin type A. Talk with your healthcare provider before using these medications together.
 
Botulinum Toxin Type B
It is not known if it is safe to combine botulinum toxin type B and botulinum toxin type A, or even if they should be taken within several months of each other. Consult your healthcare provider before using these closely related medications together.
 
Neuromuscular-Blocking Medications
Neuromuscular-blocking medications are commonly used in general anesthesia for surgery or in people requiring a respirator in intensive care units (ICUs). Using a neuromuscular blocker in combination with botulinum toxin type A can increase the nerve-blocking effects of both medications. Check with your healthcare provider before using these medications together.
 

Drug Interactions With Botulinum Toxin Type A: Final Thoughts

It is possible that not all drug interactions with botulinum toxin type A were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about the specific drug interactions that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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