Abobotulinumtoxina Intramuscular and Adempas

• Generic Name: abobotulinumtoxinA
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dysport

AbobotulinumtoxinA is used to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that result from cervical dystonia (severe muscle spasms of the neck). Abobotulinumtoxina is also used cosmetically to improve the appearance of deep facial lines or wrinkles between the eyebrows (glabellar lines). It is also used to treat upper and lower limb spasms.

AbobotulinumtoxinA is a botulinum toxin A product. It works on the nervous system to relax the muscles.

Abobotulinumtoxina is available only with your doctor's prescription and will be administered by your doctor.

• Generic Name: riociguat
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Adempas

Adempas (riociguat) lowers blood pressure in your lungs, helping your heart pump blood more efficiently.

Adempas is used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who cannot be treated with surgery, or in people who have undergone surgery but still have symptoms. Riociguat can treat certain symptoms of CTEPH and can improve your ability to exercise.

Adempas is also used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Riociguat can improve your ability to exercise and help prevent PAH from getting worse.

Adempas is available to women only under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of this medicine.