AbobotulinumtoxinA

Generic name: abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) [ A-boe-BOT-ue-LYE-num-TOX-in-A ]
Brand name: Dysport
Dosage forms: injectable powder for injection (500 units); intramuscular powder for injection (300 units)
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 13, 2020. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport)?

Dysport is used in adults to treat cervical dystonia (abnormal head position and neck pain).

Dysport is also used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness (spasticity) of the arms, hands, legs, and feet in adults and children at least 2 years old. This medicine will not treat spasticity caused by cerebral palsy.

Dysport is also used to temporarily lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles.

Dysport may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

The botulinum toxin contained in Dysport can spread to other body areas beyond where it was injected. This can cause serious life-threatening side effects.

Call your doctor at once if you have a hoarse voice, drooping eyelids, vision problems, severe muscle weakness, loss of bladder control, or trouble breathing, talking, or swallowing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not receive this medicine if you are allergic to botulinum toxin or cow's milk, or if you have an infection in the area where the medicine will be injected. Tell your doctor if you have ever had a side effect after receiving botulinum toxin in the past.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's disease");

• myasthenia gravis;

• Lambert-Eaton syndrome;

• a breathing disorder such as asthma or emphysema;

• problems with swallowing;

• facial muscle weakness (droopy eyelids, weak forehead, trouble raising your eyebrows);

• a change in the normal appearance of your face;

• a seizure disorder;

• bleeding problems;

• a heart rhythm disorder;

• diabetes;

• dry eyes after after receiving botulinum toxin in the past;

• a recent or planned surgery (especially on your face); or

• other botulinum toxin injections such as Botox, Myobloc, or Xeomin.

Dysport is made from donated human plasma and may contai...