The use of botulinum toxin, or Botox, in order to treat limb spastically in pediatric patients with cerebral palsy has been linked with severe adverse reactions, such as respiratory failure and death.
The FDA has not approved the use of botulinum toxin to treat the effects of cerebral palsy in the United States.
The severe reactions to Botox are similar to the symptoms of botulism and seem to be related to the botulinum toxins spread throughout the body. These symptoms of botulism include weakness, breathing problems and difficulty swallowing.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an ongoing investigation of the product. It is suggested that overdoses of Botox are a contributing factor for the adverse symptoms.
The FDA has not advised discontinuation of the product, but they have advised that those treated with Botox be aware of the symptoms of an adverse reaction.
Cerebral palsy is an injury that results during childbirth from damage to the cerebrum. If complications arise during birth, it is the responsibility of the doctor to act in a manner that will protect the child from potential long term suffering from cerebral palsy.
buy Carefree If proper action was not taken by a medical professional during childbirth and your child, or the child of a loved one, has suffered from cerebral palsy, contact a cerebral palsy attorney at Cappolino Dodd Krebs LLP at 1-800-460-0606. An experienced attorney will be able to evaluate if you are eligible to seek compensation.
