ONABOTULINUMTOXINA (BOTOX Cosmetic) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

ONABOTULINUMTOXINA

What is the Trade Name for ONABOTULINUMTOXINA?

BOTOX Cosmetic

What are the Indications for ONABOTULINUMTOXINA?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE BOTOX Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) is indicated in adult patients for the temporary improvement in the appearance of: moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi activity moderate to severe forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity BOTOX Cosmetic is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent indicated in adult patients for the temporary improvement in the appearance of ( 1 ): Moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity Moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi activity Moderate to severe forehead lines associated with frontalis muscle activity

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