Dysport

Dysport

Dysport

What is Dysport?

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

Dysport is also used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness (spasticity) of the arms, hands, legs and feet in adults and children aged 2 years and over. This medicine is not suitable for treating spasticity caused by cerebral palsy.

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

Warnings

The botulinum toxin contained in Dysport can spread beyond the injection site to other areas of the body. This has caused serious life-threatening side effects in some people who received Dysport, even for cosmetic purposes.

You should not receive Dysport if you are allergic to botulinum toxin or cow's milk, or if you have an infection, swelling, or muscle weakness where the medicine is injected.

Call your doctor immediately if you have a hoarse voice, drooping eyelids, vision problems, severe muscle weakness, loss of bladder control, or difficulty breathing, speaking, or swallowing. Some of these effects may occur up to several weeks after receiving a Dysport injection. This injection should only be administered by a trained healthcare professional, even if used for cosmetic purposes. Botox is another type of botulinum toxin injection. Do not have multiple doctors inject you with botulinum toxin injections at the same time. If you change doctors, be sure to tell your new doctor how long it has been since your last botulinum toxin injection.

Before you receive Dysport injection, tell your doctor if you have ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, a breathing disorder, difficulty swallowing, weakness of facial muscles, a change in your facial expression, seizures, bleeding problems, heart disease, diabetes, if you have had or will have surgery, or if you have ever used other botulinum toxin injections such as Botox, Myobloc, or Xeomin have received.

The effects of AbobotulinumtoxinA are temporary. Your symptoms may return completely within 3 months of an injection. After repeated injections, it may take less and less time for your symptoms to return, especially if your body develops antibodies to the botulinum toxin.

Before you take this medicine

You should not receive Dysport if you are allergic to botulinum toxin or cow's milk, or if you have an infection where the medicine is injected.Tell your doctor if you have ever experienced a side effect after taking botulinum toxin in the past.

To make sure Dysport is safe for you, 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 swallowing;

• Weakness of facial muscles (drooping eyelids, weak forehead, difficulty raising eyebrows);

• a change in the normal appearance of your face;

• a seizure disorder;

• bleeding problems;

• a cardiac arrhythmia;

• Diabetes;

• dry eyes after previous administration of botulinum toxin;

• recent or planned surgery (particularly on the face); or

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

Dysport is made from donated human plasma and may contain viruses or other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of contamination. However, there is still a small possibility that it could transmit disease. Ask your doctor about possible risks.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How is Dysport administered?

Dysport injectionsshould only be administered by a trained healthcare professionaleven if it is used for cosmetic purposes.

Dysport is injected into a muscle by a healthcare provider. The injections should be given at least 3 months apart. Children should not be treated with this medicine more frequently than every 12 to 16 weeks.

Depending on the condition being treated, Dysport injections may be given in more than one area at a time.

The effect of this injection is temporary. Your symptoms may return completely within 3 months. After repeated injections, it may take less and less time for your symptoms to return, especially if your body develops antibodies to the botulinum toxin.

Do not have multiple doctors inject you with botulinum toxin injections at the same time. If you change healthcare providers, tell your new provider how long it has been since your last botulinum toxin injection.

Using Dysport more frequently than prescribed does not increase its effectiveness and can lead to serious side effects.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Because botulinum toxin has a temporary effect and is given at long intervals, missing a dose is unlikely to be harmful.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may not appear immediately but may include muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, and weak or shallow breathing.

What should I avoid after receiving Dysport?

Dysport may affect your vision or depth perception. Avoid driving and dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.

Avoid returning to your normal physical activities too quickly after the injection.

Side effects of Dysport

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction to Dysport:hives; difficulty breathing; the feeling of fainting; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

The botulinum toxin contained in Dysport can spread beyond the injection site to other areas of the body. This has caused serious life-threatening side effects in some people who have received botulinum toxin injections, including for cosmetic reasons.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects (up to several hours or several weeks after an injection):

• difficulty breathing, speaking, or swallowing;

• hoarse voice, drooping eyelids;

• vision problems;

• unusual or severe muscle weakness (especially in an area of ​​the body that was not injected with the medication);

• Pain or burning when urinating, red or pink urine;

• loss of bladder control; or

• Vision problems, eye pain, very dry or irritated eyes (your eyes may also be more sensitive to light).

Common side effects of Dysport may include:

• muscle weakness, balance problems;

• headache, muscle or joint pain, pain in arms or legs;

• vision problems, drooping eyelids, dry or swollen eyes;

• a reaction at the site where the medicine was injected (pain, itching, redness, warmth, bruising, numbness, tingling, swelling);

• nausea;

• fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose;

• voice changes, dry mouth, difficulty swallowing; or

• I feel tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Dysport?

Other medications can increase some of the side effects of Dysport, including cold or allergy medications, muscle relaxants, sleeping pills, bronchodilators, bladder or urinary tract medications, and irritable bowel medications. Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines regularly.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, especially:

• an injected antibiotic– Amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, neomycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin.

This list is not complete. Other medicines may interact with AbobotulinumtoxinA, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here. Do not start taking a new medication without telling your doctor that you have received Dysport in the past.

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References

1. Dysport-Produktetikett

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Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and only use Dysport for the prescribed indication.