Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex

Information about Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex

Clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex uses

Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex is used in treatment of localized muscle spasm. It is also used to treat spasmodic torticollis (wry neck) in adults, blepharospasm and foot deformity due to spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

How clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex works

Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex is a protein made by a type of bacteria (Clostridium botulinum type A). It works by blocking the release of a chemical (acetylcholine) which normally cause the muscle to contract. This temporarily weakens nerve activity in the muscles and helps reduce abnormal muscle contractions.

Common side effects of clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weakness, Tiredness, Flu-like symptoms

Available Medicine for Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex

  • ₹28970
    Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹22827
    Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹39381
    Allergan India Pvt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex

  • Clostridium botulinum type A toxin-haemagglutinin complex prevents headaches in people with chronic migraines and treats various other problems such as muscle spasms and wrinkles. 
  • It can prevent migraines before they even start.
  • It may cause swallowing, speaking, or breathing problems. Inform your doctor if you develop trouble swallowing, slurred speech, loss of bladder control, muscle weakness or breathing difficulties. 
  • It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.


Content on this page was last updated on 18 February, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)