Dysport™
What is Dysport™
Dysport™ is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used (1) to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD) in adults. (2) to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) in adults younger than 65 years of age for a short period of time (temporary).
Who should not take Dysport™?
Do not take Dysport™ if you:
- allergic to Dysport™ or any of the ingredients in Dysport™. See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in Dysport™
- are allergic to cow's milk protein
- ad an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myob10cl® or Botox®.
- have a skin infection at the planed injection site
What should I tell my doctor before taking Dysport™?
Tell your doctor about your medical conditions, including if you have :
- disease that affects your muscles and nerves (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome). See "What is the most important information I should know about Dysport™?
- allergies to any botulinum toxin product
- had any side effect from any botulinum toxin product in the past
- a breathing problem, such as asthma or emphysema
- swallowing problems
- bleeding problems
- diabetes
- a slow heart beat or other problem with your heart rate or rhythm
- plans to have surgery
- had surgery on your face
- weakness of your forehead muscles (such as trouble raising your eyebrows)
- drooping eyelids
- any other change in the way your face normally looks
Tell your doctor if you:
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Dysport™ can harm your unborn baby.
- breast-feeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if Dysport™ passes into breast milk. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal and other natural products. Using Dysport™ with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines while taking Dysport™ without talking to your doctor first.
Especially tell your doctor if you:
- have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last four months
- received injections of botulinum toxin, such as Myobloc® (Botulinum Toxin Type B) or Botox® (Botulinum Toxin Type A)t in the past; be sure your doctor knows exactly which product you received.
- have recently received an antibiotic by injection
- take muscle relaxants
- take an allergy or cold medicine
- take a sleep medicine
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.
How should I take Dysport™?
- Dysport™ is an injection that your doctor wil give you..
- Dysport™ is injected into the affected muscles.
- Your doctor may give you another dose of Dysport™ after 12 weeks or longer, if it is needed.
- If you are being treated for CD, your doctor may change your dose of Dysport™, until you and your doctor find the best dose for you.
- The dose of Dysport™ is not the same as the dose of any other botulinum toxin product.
What should I avoid while taking Dysport™?
Dysport™ may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, blurred vision, or drooping eyelids within hours to weeks of taking Dysport™. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. See "What is the most important information I should know about Dysport™?"
What are the possible side effects of Dysport™?
Dysport can cause serious side effects. See "What is the most important information I should know about Dysport™?"
Other side effects of Dysport™ include:
- dry mouth
- injection site discomfort or pain
- tiredness
- headache
- neck pain
- muscle pain
- eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, problems with focusing the eyes (accommodation), drooping eyelids, swelling of the eyelids
- allergic reactions. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to Dysport™ may include: itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, or dizziness or feeling faint. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you get wheezing or asthma symptoms, or if you get dizzy or faint.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Dysport™. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
