Table 2.
New and old drug names for botulinum toxins in the United States; tradenames have not changed43
New drug name | Old drug name | Indication(s) |
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OnabotulinumtoxinA | Botulinum toxin type A | Cervical dystonia, severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis, strabismus, blepharospasm; temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines |
AbobotulinumtoxinA | Botulinum toxin type A | Cervical dystonia, temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines |
RimabotulinumtoxinB | Botulinum toxin type B | Cervical dystonia |