Botulinum toxin type A therapy during pregnancy.
Injection with botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is a safe and efficacious treatment for idiopathic cervical dystonia. We present the first case report of clinical Botox treatment during pregnancy. This patient underwent four apparently uncomplicated full-term pregnancies while receiving regular Botox treatments.
Newman
William J
WJ
School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3375, USA.
Davis
Thomas L
TL
Padaliya
Bimal B
BB
Padaliya
Bismal B
BB
Covington
Cassondra D
CD
Gill
Chandler E
CE
Abramovitch
Anna I
AI
Charles
P David
PD
D000328:Adult; D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000187:drug effects; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D019233:Retreatment; D014103:Torticollis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D019274:Botulinum Toxins, Type A