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Does BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Cause Myositis? 21 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 21 reports of Myositis have been filed in association with BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A (Jeuveau). This represents 0.6% of all adverse event reports for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A.

21
Reports of Myositis with BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A
0.6%
of all BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A reports
16
Deaths
18
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Myositis From BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A?

Of the 21 reports, 16 (76.2%) resulted in death, 18 (85.7%) required hospitalization, and 16 (76.2%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Myositis Listed in the Official Label?

This adverse event is not currently listed in the official FDA drug label for BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A. However, 21 reports have been filed with the FAERS database.

What Other Side Effects Does BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Cause?

Off label use (1,785) Drug ineffective (1,175) Drug intolerance (1,004) Product use in unapproved indication (950) Headache (797) Migraine (775) Maternal exposure during pregnancy (716) Pain (714) Hypoaesthesia (703) Nausea (665)

What Other Drugs Cause Myositis?

NIVOLUMAB (682) PEMBROLIZUMAB (596) ATORVASTATIN (448) METHOTREXATE (418) PREDNISONE (369) RITUXIMAB (355) ADALIMUMAB (344) IPILIMUMAB (305) ATEZOLIZUMAB (249) INFLIXIMAB (249)

Which BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Alternatives Have Lower Myositis Risk?

BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREMELANOTIDE BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BRENTUXIMAB BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BRENTUXIMAB VEDOTIN BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREO ELLIPTA BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A vs BREXANOLONE

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BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Full Profile All Myositis Reports All Drugs Causing Myositis BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A Demographics