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Indications ⬇

REMS


Contraind./Precautions ⬆ ⬇

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects ⬆ ⬇

Cervical Dystonia

Glabellar Lines

Upper Limb Spasticity

Interactions ⬆ ⬇

Drug-drug:

Availability ⬆ ⬇

Route/Dosage ⬆ ⬇

Cervical Dystonia

Glabellar Lines

Upper Limb Spasticity

Lower Limb Spasticity

US Brand Names ⬆ ⬇

Dysport

Action ⬆ ⬇

  • Inhibits release of acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings, resulting chemical denervation of treated muscle.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Localized reduction of muscle activity, with decreased spasticity in cervical dystonia, upper limbs, and lower limbs.
  • Temporary improvement of glabellar lines.

Classifications ⬆ ⬇

Therapeutic Classification: antispasticity agents, cosmetic agents

Pharmacologic Classification: neurotoxins

Pharmacokinetics ⬆ ⬇

Absorption: Minimal but may be significant in selected populations.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile ⬆ ⬇

(improvement in spasticity/appearance of lines)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IMwithin 4 wkunknownup to 4 mo



Patient/Family Teaching ⬆ ⬇

Pronunciation ⬆

ab-oh-BOT-yoo-LYE-num TOX-in ay