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Indications

REMS


Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

EENT: dry eye, eye irritation, photophobia, temporary eyelid droop, visual changes

GI: dysphagia, nausea

GU: urinary retention, urinary tract infection

Local: discomfort at injection sites, distant spread of toxin effect

MS: arthralgia, local muscle weakness, myalgia

Neuro: fatigue, headache

Resp: upper respiratory tract infection, bronchitis, dyspnea

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS)

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Availability

Route/Dosage

Botox Cosmetic

Botox

US Brand Names

Botox, Botox Cosmetic

Action

  • Produces partial chemical denervation by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine. Result is local decrease in muscle activity.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Decreased brow furrow, crow's feet, forehead lines, and platysma bands with improved appearance.
  • Decreased muscle tone in upper and lower limbs.
  • Decreased severity of abnormal head position and neck pain.
  • Decreased sweating.
  • Decreased blepharospasm.
  • Decreased strabismus.
  • Decreased frequency and duration of headaches.
  • Reduced frequency of urinary incontinence episodes.

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: cosmetic agents

Pharmacologic Classification: neurotoxins

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Minimal systemic absorption; action is primarily local.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Unknown.

Half-Life: Unknown.

Time/Action Profile

(improvement)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IM1–2 daysunknown3–4 mo
IM3–4 daysunknown3–4 mo
IM*2 wkunknown3–4 mo
IM<2 wkunknown3–4 mo
IM**1–2 daysunknown2–6 wk
IM^unknownunknown200 days
IM^^unknownunknown3 mo

Cosmetic; Blepharospasm; * Cervical dystonia; Spasticity; ** Strabismus; ^ Axillary hyperhidrosis; ^^Migraines.



Patient/Family Teaching

Pronunciation

OH-nuh-bot-yoo-LYE-num TOX-in aye