{"id":7863,"date":"2021-03-02T07:35:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T07:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7863"},"modified":"2021-05-08T10:46:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T10:46:35","slug":"dysport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/dysport\/","title":{"rendered":"Dysport &#8211; Clostridium botulinum toxin type A hemagglutininkomplex uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 300 E\u00a0powder for\u00a0injection, solution\u00a0<br>Clostridium\u00a0botulinum\u00a0toxin\u00a0type A hemagglutininkomplex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Dysport is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport is a drug that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscle or sweat glands, thereby reducing the cramp in the muscle or sweat production.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport is used in the treatment of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>muscle spasms in the arm and shoulder in adults<\/li><li>muscle spasms in the leg in adults with a pointed foot position<\/li><li>muscle spasms that lead to the tip of the foot in children over 2 years and thus difficulty walking<\/li><li>muscle spasms in the arms of children 2 years of age or older with&nbsp;cerebral palsy<\/li><li>muscle spasms in the neck and neck region in adults<\/li><li>muscle spasms in the eyelid in adults<\/li><li>muscle spasms in the face in adults.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport can also be used in the symptom-relieving treatment of excessive sweating in the armpits, which complicates daily activities and is not affected by local treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Dysport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Dysport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to&nbsp;<em>clostridium&nbsp;botulinum&nbsp;<\/em>toxin&nbsp;type A hemagglutinin complex or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Dysport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have difficulty swallowing or breathing<\/li><li>if you have problems with nerve impulse transmission, eg&nbsp;myasthenia gravis&nbsp;(&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;muscle disease)<\/li><li>if you have developed a permanent muscle shortening (fixed contracture)<\/li><li>if you have prolonged bleeding,&nbsp;infection,&nbsp;or&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;at the suggested injection site.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport contains a small amount of human albumin.&nbsp;The risk of transmitting a viral infection cannot be ruled out with absolute certainty when using human blood or blood products.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor immediately or seek medical attention immediately if you have difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Dysport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other drugs that affect neuromuscular function may potentiate the effect of the active substance in Dysport.&nbsp;Your doctor knows what these medicines are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use during pregnancy is not recommended unless the treatment is considered necessary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use during breast-feeding is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may experience muscle weakness and visual disturbances such as double vision, impaired&nbsp;visual acuity,&nbsp;and blurred vision after Dysport treatment.&nbsp;Your ability to drive and use machines may be affected.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Dysport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport should only be given to you by a doctor who has experience in treating muscle spasms and excessive sweating.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dose&nbsp;one of Dysport to be given is adapted to the type of treatment and area of \u200b\u200buse.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide what&nbsp;dose&nbsp;you should receive.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport is given as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;into the muscle (&nbsp;intramuscularly&nbsp;), into the skin (intradermally), or under the skin (&nbsp;subcutaneously&nbsp;) after dilution.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The syringe with Dysport should be used only for you and only for one treatment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Dysport than you should&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get more Dysport than you need, muscles other than those injected may feel weak.&nbsp;Too high a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;can also cause muscle paralysis.&nbsp;This may not happen immediately.&nbsp;If this happens, consult a doctor immediately.&nbsp;Seek&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;medical attention if you have difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you have difficulty swallowing or speaking or if you have difficulty breathing with or without swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and\/or throat,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the skin, or itchy skin rash (&nbsp;hives&nbsp;).&nbsp;This may mean that you have had an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to Dysport.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are generally for all indications:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Local muscle weakness, weakness, fatigue, flu-like illness, pain\/soreness at the injection site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):&nbsp;<\/em>Itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Loss of muscle mass, rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Loss of sensation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in the treatment of muscle spasms in the arm and shoulder in adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Muscle weakness;&nbsp;pain in muscles and bones;&nbsp;pain,&nbsp;redness,&nbsp;or swelling at the injection site;&nbsp;impotence;&nbsp;fatigue;&nbsp;flu-like illness;&nbsp;pain in hands and fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Difficulty swallowing.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in the treatment of muscle spasms in the leg in adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Difficulty swallowing;&nbsp;muscle weakness;&nbsp;muscle pain;&nbsp;impotence;&nbsp;fatigue;&nbsp;flu-like illness;&nbsp;pain, bruising, rash or&nbsp;itching&nbsp;at the injection site;&nbsp;case.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in the treatment of muscle spasms that lead to the tip of the foot in children who are 2 years or older:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Muscle pain;&nbsp;general muscle weakness;&nbsp;urinary incontinence;&nbsp;flu-like illness;&nbsp;pain,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or bruising at the injection site;&nbsp;abnormal gait;&nbsp;fatigue;&nbsp;case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Weakness, difficulty swallowing, local muscle weakness.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;include treatment of muscle spasms in the arms&nbsp;of children 2 years of age or older with cerebral palsy:&nbsp;<\/strong><br><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Local muscle weakness, pain in hands and fingers, flu-like illness, weakness, fatigue, bruising at the injection site, skin rash.&nbsp;<br><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Muscle pain, injection site&nbsp;eczema, injection site pain, injection site rash, injection site swelling, general muscle weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Difficulty swallowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in the treatment of muscle spasms in the arms and legs in children 2 years or older with cerebral palsy:<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>No specific&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been seen as Dysport is given in both arms and legs at the same treatment time, compared to those expected with separate treatment in the arm and leg, respectively.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;in the treatment of muscle spasms in the neck and neck region in adults:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em>&nbsp;Difficulty swallowing,&nbsp;dry mouth muscle weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Headache, dizziness, weakened facial muscles, blurred vision, impaired&nbsp;visual acuity, voice changes, difficulty breathing, neck pain, pain and stiffness in muscles and bones, pain in arms and legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Double vision, drooping eyelids, nausea, muscle wasting, impaired jaw function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Aspiration (difficulty inhaling).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;are in the treatment of muscle spasms in the eyelid and face:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very common (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/em>&nbsp;droopy eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Weak facial muscles, double vision, dry eyes, increased tear flow, eyelid swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Facial paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000<\/em>&nbsp;people&nbsp;<em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Eye muscle paralysis, inward folding of the eyelid edge.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Side effects&nbsp;of treating excessive sweating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Pain in shoulders, upper arm, and neck, muscle pain in shoulders and calves, difficulty breathing, increased sweating in other skin areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Dizziness, headache, numbness, and tingling in the arms and legs, nosebleeds,&nbsp;redness, involuntary muscle spasms in the eyelids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Allergic reactions such as rash.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Dysport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Injection&nbsp;in unopened packaging should be stored in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C-8 \u00b0 C).&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;These instructions also apply if you keep the medicine at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that the reconstituted solution be used immediately, but it can be stored for up to 24 hours in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C-8 \u00b0 C).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;<em>Clostridium&nbsp;botulinum&nbsp;<\/em>toxin&nbsp;type A hemagglutinin complex 300 units (E).&nbsp;The listed units for Dysport are specific and can not be transferred to other botulinum products.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are human albumin and&nbsp;lactose<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dysport&nbsp;injection substance&nbsp;is a white lyophilized powder and provided in a&nbsp;vial&nbsp;of Type I colorless glass sealed with a rubber stopper and aluminum shell.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packs of 1 x 1 and 2 x 1&nbsp;vial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Institute of Synthesis Products (IPSEN) AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kista Science Tower<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>F\u00e4r\u00f6gatan 33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>164 51 Kista<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-451 60 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info.se@ipsen.com<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ipsen Biopharm Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ash Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrexham LL13 9UF, UK and Northern Ireland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ipsen Manufacturing Ireland Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blanchardstown Industrial Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blanchardstown<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dysport is a drug that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscle or sweat glands, thereby reducing the cramp in the muscle or sweat production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[4886,4889,4890,4891,4894,4895,4893,2213,4887,4892],"class_list":["post-7863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-clostridium-botulinum-toxin-type-a-hemagglutininkomplex","tag-clostridium-botulinum-toxin-type-a-hemagglutininkomplex-injection","tag-clostridium-botulinum-toxin-type-a-hemagglutininkomplex-powder","tag-dysport","tag-dysport-injection","tag-dysport-powder","tag-dysport-side-effects","tag-medicines","tag-what-is-clostridium-botulinum-toxin-type-a-hemagglutininkomplex","tag-what-is-dysport"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7863","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7863"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7863\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10785,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7863\/revisions\/10785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7863"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7863"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7863"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}