Table 1.
Question | Answer | Level of recommendation |
---|---|---|
Is abobotulinumtoxinA effective in improving CD? | Yes | A |
Is incobotulinumtoxinA effective in improving CD? | Yes | B |
Is onabotulinumtoxinA effective in improving CD? | Yes | A |
Is rimabotulinumtoxinA effective in improving CD? | Yes | A |
Does BoNT-A treatment improve quality of life? | Yes | B |
Does BoNT-A reduce pain associated with CD? | Yes | A |
Do BoNT-A and BoNT-B have a comparable effect and duration of effect on dystonia? | Yes | A |
Do BoNT-A and BoNT-B have the same rate of side effects? | No (side effects are more frequent with BoNT-B) | B |
What is the conversion ratio of onabotulinumtoxinA to abobotulinumtoxinA? | 1 IU to 3 IU 1 IU to 2.5 IU |
A B |
What is the conversion ratio of onabotulinumtoxinA to incobotulinumtoxinA? | 1 IU to 1 IU | B |
BoNT, botulinum neurotoxin; CD, cervical dystonia.