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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