Pronunciation: on-a-bot-u-line-um tox-in A Generic name: OnabotulinumtoxinA Brand names: Botox, Botox Cosmetic Dosage form: vial, single-use Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxantsMedically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Jan 14, 2025.Uses...
Brand Name:Botox, Botox Cosmetic Drug Class:Botulinum Toxins What is botulinum toxin type A, and what is it used for? OnabotulinumtoxinA is an injectable neuro-toxin, that is, a toxic chemical that blocks the ability of nerves to make muscles contract. In other words, it paralyzes muscles...
An injectable formulation of onabotulinum toxin A has been developed by Allergan (now AbbVie) for a broad range of indications; it has been approved as a
, Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA), Jeuveau (prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs), Daxxify (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm), or Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg); or have a skin infection at the planned injection site. This list may not include all available botulinum toxin products...
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into facial muscles. It is used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet lines in adults. Botox is the brand name of a toxin called botulinum toxin ...
BOTOX®(onabotulinumtoxinA) and BOTOX®Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic: ...
bacterial species responsible for producing OnabotulinumtoxinA. In scientific circles, OnabotulinumtoxinA is also known as botulinum toxin type A, and the bacterium also produces a toxin named botulinum toxin type B. This B toxin also has medical uses and can go by the name rimabotulinumtoxinB...