AbobotulinumtoxinA
Class
Biologic agents
Subclass
Neurotoxins
Substance name
AbobotulinumtoxinA
Brand names
Dysport®
Common formulations
Powder for parenteral solution
Dosage and administration
Adults patients
Cervical dystonia
Glabellar lines
Indications for use
Labeled indications
Adults
Children
Safety risks
Boxed warnings
Botulism
Xerophthalmia, corneal diseases
Contraindications
A known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin product, cow's milk protein (milk protein hypersensitivity), or any other component in the formulation.
Pre-existing infection at the proposed injection site(s).
Warnings and precautions
Bradycardia
Cervical dystonia, dysphagia
Dysphagia, respiratory failure
Hyperglycemia
Viral infections, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
All trimesters
Breastfeeding
Little information available on breastfeeding safety.
Undetectable levels in breastfed infants.
No overt adverse effects reported in breastfed infants.
Interactions
Drug(s)
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