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+30 YEARS' GLOBAL EXPERIENCE
ACROSS MULTIPLE INDICATIONS1-4

 

FOCAL SPASTICITY

BOTOX® is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of focal spasticity, including: upper limb spasticity in adults and ankle and foot disability due to lower limb spasticity in adults.5

+30 YEARS' GLOBAL EXPERIENCE ACROSS MULTIPLE INDICATIONS1-4

FOCAL SPASTICITY

BOTOX® is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of focal spasticity, including: upper limb spasticity in adults and ankle and foot disability due to lower limb spasticity in adults.5

Post-stroke spasticity (PSS) has a significant impact on daily life6,7

 

PSS has a significant impact on a stroke survivor’s daily life, impeding basic tasks, such as eating and self-care6,8,9

Intermittent or sustained involuntary activation of muscles6

Psychological consequences such as poor self-esteem and self image8

Interference with balance and movement, including decline in ability to walk6,9

Potential inability to perform activities of daily living and limit ability to engage in activities outside the home9

Increased rate of fractures as a consequence of increased risk of falls9


PSS: post-stroke spasticity.

 

References

  1. Allergan. Data on file. INT/0423/2016
  2. Aurora SK, et al. Onabotulinum toxin A for treatment of chronic migraine: pooled analyses of the 56-week PREEMPT clinical program. Headache 2011;51(9):1358–73
  3. Blumenfeld AM, et al. Long-term study of the efficacy and safety of Onabotulinum toxin A for the prevention of chronic migraine: COMPEL study. J Headache Pain 2018;19(1):13
  4. AbbVie Data on file. Approval Dates for BOTOX® in UK. UK-BTX-230044. April 2023
  5. BOTOX® Summary of Product Characteristics. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/859/smpc. Accessed June 2024
  6. Kheder A and Nair KP. Spasticity: pathophysiology, evaluation and management. Pract Neurol 2012;12(5):289–98
  7. Urban PP, et al. Occurrence and clinical predictors of spasticity after ischemic stroke. Stroke 2010;41(9):2016–20
  8. Royal College of Physicians. Spasticity in adults: management using botulinum toxin. National guidelines 2018. Available at: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/guidelines-policy-adulats-management-using-botulinum-toxin. Accessed June 2024
  9. Esquenazi A. The human and economic burden of post-stroke spasticity and muscle overactivity. JCOM 2011;18:607–14

 

References

  1. Allergan. Data on file. INT/0423/2016
  2. Aurora SK, et al. Onabotulinum toxin A for treatment of chronic migraine: pooled analyses of the 56-week PREEMPT clinical program. Headache 2011;51(9):1358–73
  3. Blumenfeld AM, et al. Long-term study of the efficacy and safety of Onabotulinum toxin A for the prevention of chronic migraine: COMPEL study. J Headache Pain 2018;19(1):13
  4. AbbVie Data on file. Approval Dates for BOTOX® in UK. UK-BTX-230044. April 2023
  5. BOTOX® Summary of Product Characteristics. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk /emc/product/859/smpc. Accessed June 2024
  6. Kheder A and Nair KP. Spasticity: pathophysiology, evaluation and management. Pract Neurol 2012;12(5):289–98
  7. Urban PP, et al. Occurrence and clinical predictors of spasticity after ischemic stroke. Stroke 2010;41(9):2016–20
  8. Royal College of Physicians. Spasticity in adults: management using botulinum toxin. National guidelines 2018. Available at: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk /guidelines-policy-adulats-management-using-botulinum-toxin. Accessed June 2024
  9. Esquenazi A. The human and economic burden of post-stroke spasticity and muscle overactivity. JCOM 2011;18:607–14

Please refer to the BOTOX® Summary of Product Characteristics for further information on adverse events, contraindications and special warnings and precautions for use.

 

Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or via the MHRA Yellow Card app, available in the Google Play or Apple App Stores.

Adverse events should also be reported to AbbVie on GBPV@abbvie.com 

 

Date of preparation: June 2024. UK-BTX-240032.