Abobotulinumtoxina Intramuscular and Nourianz

• 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: istradefylline
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Nourianz

Nourianz (istradefylline) is is an adenosine receptor antagonist. Adenosine receptors are involved with the regulation of motor (muscle) behaviour.

Nourianz is given with levodopa and carbidopa to treat "wearing-off" episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with Parkinson's disease.

Nourianz is a prescription medicine and is supplied as a 20mg or 40mg tablet.