Botulinum toxin
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Botulinum toxin. Abobotulinum toxin A, Onabotulinum toxin A, Daxibotulinum toxin A, Incobotulinum toxin A. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Types
- Abobotulinum toxin A
- Onabotulinum toxin A
- Daxibotulinum toxin A
- Incobotulinum toxin A
- Neubotulinum toxin A
- Rimabotulinum toxin B
Movement disorder indications
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Other indications
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Off-label indications
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Adverse events
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Reasons for poor response
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References
- Simpson DM, Blitzer A, Brashear A, et al. Assessment: Botulinum neurotoxin for the treatment of movement disorders (an evidence-based review): report of the Therapeutics and Technology Assessment Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology. Neurology 2008; 70:1699-1706.
- Evidente VGH, Adler CH. An update on the neurologic applications of botulinum toxin. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2010; 10:338-344.
- Thenganatt MA, Fahn S. Botulinum toxin for the treatment of movement disorders. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2012; 12:399-409.
- Albanese A, Abbruzzese G, Dressler D, et al. Practical guidance for CD management involving treatment of botulinum toxin: a consensus statement. J Neurol 2015; 262:2201-2213.
- Marion MH, Humberstone M, Grunewald R, Wimalaratna S. British Neurotoxin Network recommendations for managing cervical dystonia in patients with a poor response to botulinum toxin. Pract Neurol 2016; 16:288-295.
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