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Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection
Latest prescription information about Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection
Pronunciation : A-bo-BOT-ue-li-num-TOX-in-A
Trade Name(s):
International- Dysport. This medication is a neurotoxin, prescribed for cervical dystonia to reduce the severity of abnormal head position and neck pain. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Cervical Dystonia- IM- The recommended initial dose is 500 units. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of nerve problems, muscle problems (eg, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome), seizures, bleeding disorders, diabetes, increased eye pressure, irregular heartbeat, breathing problem, weakness, skin disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, vision changes, sensitivity to light, drooping eyelids, or muscle weakness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Rarely patient may develop with increased risk of viral disease or a central nervous system disease called Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Side Effects : Most Common - Weakness, difficulty in swallowing, dry mouth, injection site discomfort, fatigue, headache, neck pain, musculoskeletal pain, dysphonia, injection site pain, and eye disorders. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it in refrigerator (2-8°C). Do not freeze it. |
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