In the United States, the FDA has only approved BOTOX for use in cosmetic applications. In Canada, on the other hand, BOTOX has been approved by Health Canada to treat some of the effects of cerebral palsy. Recently, a woman receiving BOTOX to treat her cerebral palsy was seriously injured after the effects of the BOTOX spread throughout her body.
The woman, who was born 16 weeks premature, is a quadriplegic that operates a wheelchair with her head. The BOTOX injections were administered to her legs, thighs, and back in order to ease pain and improve muscle movement. Unfortunately, the BOTOX did much more than that.
After the injections were given to the woman, the BOTOX spread to many other areas of her body. She is now confined to a hospital bed where she can no longer keep her eyes open, close her mouth, and even her breathing has to be monitored.
BOTOX is used cosmetically to improve the appearance of wrinkles and lines on the face. The drug works by paralyzing underlying muscles, preventing them from contracting and producing the unwanted appearance. In this case, the BOTOX went much farther than the injection sites, paralyzing many other parts of the woman’s body.
If you have been injured after abnormal medicine side effects, you may be able to recover compensation to pay for your injuries. It is important to consult an experienced medical malpractice attorney to find out the best way to proceed with your case.
If you have a medical malpractice claim in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact the Law Offices of Cohen & Dwin, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.
