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How to Take Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection and it's Dose


It comes as a powder which is made into a solution for injection, and is administered by a healthcare provider.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Cervical dystonia, a condition where there is stiffening of the neck muscles that keeps the head in a twisted position. It is used in a dose of 250 to 1000 units injected into the neck muscle every 12 weeks
In cosmetic surgery to smoothen wrinkles
Other conditions like excessive sweating in the palms, excessive salivation, or spasms of lower end of the foodpipe

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Allergy to the drug or its components
Infection at the proposed site of injection

Drug Name : Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection

Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection is a neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum temporarily reduces the symptoms of cervical dystonia, a condition of overactive muscle movement resulting in tightening of the neck muscles causing neck pain and abnormal head positions.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection

International :


Dysport
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