Dysport

What is Dysport?

Dysport is a Dysport injection that contains abobotulinumtoxinA (Botulinum Toxin Type A). Abobotulinumtoxin A comes from the bacteria responsible for botulism. Botulinum toxin temporarily lowers muscle activity by blocking nerve activity. Adults can use Dysport to treat cervical dystonia, which is characterized by abnormal head positions and neck pain. Dysport can also be used to treat spasticity, which affects the hands, feet, arms, and legs in adults and children older than 2 years. This medication will not treat spasticity that is caused by cerebral palsy. Dysport can also be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face.

Warnings

Dysport contains botulinum toxins that can spread beyond the injection site. Some individuals who received Dysport for cosmetic reasons have experienced life-threatening complications as a result. Dysport should not be used if the patient is allergic to botulinum toxins or cow's dairy or has an infection, swelling, or weakness of the muscles in the area that will receive the injection.

If you experience hoarseness, drooping eyes, severe muscle weakness, or loss of bladder control or have difficulty breathing, talking, or swallowing, call your doctor immediately. Symptoms can last for several weeks following a Dysport treatment. Even when used cosmetically, this injection should only be administered by medical professionals. Botox is another name for botulinum toxins injections. Botulinum injections should not be sought from more than one doctor at the same time.Inform the new healthcare provider when and where your last botulinum injection occurred. Tell your doctor if, before receiving Dysport, you suffer from ALS, myasthenia, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, a breathing problem, difficulty swallowing, facial weakness, a change to the appearance of your skin, seizures, bleeding issues, heart disease, or diabetes. Also, let your doctor know if surgery is planned or if other botulinum injections, such as Botox, Myobloc, or Xeomin, have been administered.

AbbotulinumtoxinA has only temporary effects. After receiving one injection, most individuals experience complete relief within three months; this may occur more rapidly with repeated shots; particularly so if antibodies develop against botulinum toxins.

Before you take this drug

Dysport should not be administered if the patient is allergic to botulinum toxins or cow's dairy or has an infection near the injection site. INotify your physician immediately if any adverse reaction has taken place after taking botulinum toxins in the past.

Make sure that Dysport will be safe for you by informing your physician of any of the following details

• Myasthenia gravis;
• Lambert-eaton syndrome;
• A breathing disorder, such as asthma or emphysema.
• Problems with swallowing
• Facial muscle weakness (droopy eyelids, weak forehead or difficulty raising eyebrows)
• A change in your normal facial appearance;
• A seizure disorder;
• Bleeding problems
• A heart rhythm disorder.
• Diabetes;
• Dry eyes after having received botulinum toxin;
• A recent or planned surgical procedure (especially on the face);
• Other botulinum injections, such as botox or myobloc,

Dysport, which is made of donated plasma from humans, may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Plasma donated is treated and tested to reduce the chance of contamination. However, there is a very small risk that it may transmit a disease. You should ask your doctor if there are any risks. Inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant or nursing.

How to take Dysport?

Even when used cosmetically, Dysport injections must only be administered by a medical professional. Dysport injections should only be administered by healthcare providers to muscles.The injections must be separated by at least three months. This medicine should not be given to children more than once every 12–16 weeks. Depending on the condition that is being treated, Dysport can be injected into multiple areas at once. This injection has temporary effects. You may experience a complete recurrence of your symptoms within three months. Your symptoms may return sooner after repeated injections. This is particularly relevant if antibodies form against the toxin. Be wary of receiving botulinum injections from multiple healthcare professionals at once. Inform each new healthcare provider when your last botulinum shot took place and inform your new one when your last injection took place.

Dysport should only ever be taken in its recommended dosage to avoid serious adverse side effects. Dosage exceed this may have adverse results on health.

What happens if I miss the dose?

Skipping one dose of botulinum toxin should not result in severe health implications as its use is only temporary and given at random intervals.

What happens if I overdose?

Call 1-800-222-1222 immediately if consuming poison and seek immediate medical care. Overdose symptoms may not always be immediately visible or detectable. They include weakness of the muscles, difficulty swallowing, and shallow or weak breathing.

What should be avoided?

Dysport can affect your depth perception or vision.Be wary when driving or engaging in hazardous activities until you have established how the medication affects you.

Side effects of Dysport

If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy to Dysport, you should seek immediate medical attention: itching, difficulty breathing, feeling as if you could pass out, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat. Dysport contains botulinum toxins that can spread beyond the injection site. Some people who have received botulinum injections for cosmetic reasons or even to treat serious side effects have experienced life-threatening complications. If you experience any of the following side effects, call your doctor immediately (up to a few hours or a few weeks after an injection).

• Trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing
• Hoarseness and drooping of the eyelids
• Problems with vision
• Unusual or severe muscle weakness that was not caused by medication.
• Red or pink urine; pain or burning while urinating;
• Loss of bladder control
• Vision changes, eye pain or irritation, and/or severely dry eyes. (Your eyes may be more sensitive to the light.)

Some of the common Dysport side effects include:

• Problems with balance and muscle weakness
• Pain in the arms or legs, or a headache;
• Vision changes; drooping or puffy eyelids;
• A reaction at the injection site (pain, itching redness, warmth bruising, numbness tingling swelling, etc.);
• Nausea;
• Fever, cough, sore or stuffy throat;
• Voice changes, dry mouth, and trouble swallowing
• Feeling tired?

There may be other side effects. Call your physician immediately if experiencing side effects; alternatively, reach out to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report them.

Interaction with other drug

Some other drugs, such as sleeping pills, bronchodilators, and bladder or urinary medicine, can also increase the side effects caused by Dysport. Inform your doctor if any of these medications are regularly taken.

Tell your doctor all of your other medications, including:

• An injected antibiotic: amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, and tobramycin.

This list is incomplete. This list is not complete. Other medications, such as vitamins and herbs, may also interact with abobotulinumtoxinA. This list does not include all drug interactions. Do not begin taking new medications before informing your physician if you have received Dysport before.