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Medicines clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complexQuestion & answer

clostridium botulinum type a toxin-haemagglutinin complex · Medicine question

Should I stop anticoagulants before an injection?

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Answer

Do not stop them yourself. Tell the treating team because bleeding risk and any changes depend on the procedure and reason for anticoagulation.

Sources for this answer

Dysport 500 units Powder for solution for injection — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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