PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs
PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs
PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs (pronunciation: pra-bot-u-lin-um-tox-in-A-xvfs) is a botulinum toxin type A product. It is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to treat certain conditions caused by overactive muscles.
Etymology
The name "PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs" is derived from the following components: "Pra" is a prefix used in the pharmaceutical industry to denote a new formulation or variant of an existing drug. "BotulinumtoxinA" refers to the type of neurotoxin used, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The "xvfs" suffix is a unique identifier for this specific formulation.
Usage
PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs is used in the treatment of cervical dystonia, a condition characterized by abnormal, involuntary muscle contractions in the neck. It is also used to treat blepharospasm, a condition where the eyelids spasm or blink uncontrollably.
Related Terms
- Botulinum toxin: A neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species.
- Cervical dystonia: A painful condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing your head to twist or turn to one side.
- Blepharospasm: A condition where the eyelids spasm or blink uncontrollably.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs
- Wikipedia's article - PrabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs
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