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Health Topics/Pharmacology/Muscoloskeletal Agent

What drugs may interact with Botox Cosmetic?

Stuart A. Linder, MD
Stuart A. Linder, MD
Plastic Surgery
Several drugs and classifications should be avoided with Botox injection. Aminoglycosides antibiotics (Amikacin, Gentamicin, Neomycin, Tobramycin) may interact with Botox. The botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc), and neuromuscular blocking medications such as: Atracurium, Pancuronium, Succinylcholine, Vecuronium can interact with Botox. 

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