Which statement is true about incobotulinumtoxin A (Xeomin)?
1. It can be also taken orally.
2. At lower doses, it is a safe and effective muscle relaxant.
3. There are no side effects.
4. It can only be injected into large muscle groups.
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Rationale 1:It is given as an injection.
Rationale 2: At lower doses, Botox is a safe and effective muscle relaxant for clients with dystonia.
Rationale 3: There are side effects.
Rationale 4:It should be injected into small muscle groups.
Global Rationale: At lower doses, incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin) is a safe and effective muscle relaxant. It is given as an injection and there are side effects. This medication should be injected into small muscle groups.
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