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Pronunciation

IN-koe-BOT-ue-li-num-TOX-in-A

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: antispasticity agents, cosmetic agents

Pharmacologic Classification: neurotoxins

Indications

REMS


Action

  • Inhibits release of acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings, resulting chemical denervation of treated muscle.
Therapeutic effects:
  • Localized reduction of muscle activity, with decrease in spasticity, abnormal head position, and neck pain related to cervical dystonia.
  • Decreased upper limb spasticity.
  • Decreased appearance of blepharospasm or upper facial lines.
  • Decreased salivary flow rate.

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 1 wkunknownup to 4 mo

For blepharospasm, may be up to 4 wk for other indications.

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Blepharospasm

Cervical Dystonia

Glabellar Lines

Local: injection site pain/reaction

Misc: HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS (INCLUDING ANAPHYLAXIS), SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT, flu-like symptoms

Upper Limb Spasticity

CNS: seizure

EENT: nasopharyngitis

GI: dry mouth

Neuro: headache

Resp: upper respiratory tract infection

Interactions

Drug-drug:

Route/Dosage

Blepharospasm

Cervical Dystonia

Upper Facial Lines

Upper Limb Spasticity

Chronic Sialorrhea

Availability

Assessment

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Xeomin

Canadian Brand Names

Xeomin Cosmetic

Code

NDC Code