IncobotulinumtoxinA
Generic name: incobotulinumtoxinA [ IN-koe-BOT-ue-LYE-num-TOX-in-A ]
Brand name: Xeomin
Dosage form: intramuscular powder for injection (100 units; 200 units; 50 units)
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants
What is incobotulinumtoxinA?
IncobotulinumtoxinA is used in adults to treat:
muscle spasms and stiffness of the arms (upper limb spasticity);
cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), or muscle stiffness in the elbows, wrists, fingers, ankles, or toes;
certain eye muscle conditions caused by nerve disorders (including uncontrolled blinking or spasm of the eyelids, and a condition in which the eyes do not point in the same direction); or
to temporarily lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles (sometimes called "frown lines") between the eyebrows.
IncobotulinumtoxinA is also used in children at least 2 years old to treat:
upper limb spasticity that is not caused by cerebral palsy; or
chronic drooling (sialorrhea).
IncobotulinumtoxinA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive incobotulinumtoxinA if you are allergic to botulinum toxin, or if you have an infection, swelling, or muscle weakness in the area where the medicine will be injected.
The botulinum toxin contained in this medicine 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 be treated with incobotulinumtoxinA if you are allergic to botulinum toxin, or if you have an infection, swelling, or muscle weakness in the area where the medicine will be injected.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had a side effect after receiving a botulinum toxin in the past.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
