PrabotulinumtoxinA

Generic name: prabotulinumtoxinA [ pra-BOT-ue-LYE-num-TOX-in-AY ]
Brand name: Jeuveau
Dosage form: intramuscular powder for injection (100 units)
Drug class:Skeletal muscle relaxants

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 8, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is prabotulinumtoxinA?

PrabotulinumtoxinA, is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles.

PrabotulinumtoxinA is used to temporarily lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles (frown lines between the eyebrows) in adults.

PrabotulinumtoxinA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

The botulinum toxin contained in prabotulinumtoxinA can spread to other body areas beyond where it was injected. This can cause serious life-threatening side effects.

Call your doctor at once if you have a hoarse voice, drooping eyelids, vision problems, severe eye irritation, severe muscle weakness, loss of bladder control, or trouble breathing, talking, or swallowing.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with prabotulinumtoxinA if you are allergic to it, or if:

• you have an infection in the area where the medicine will be injected; or

• you have ever had an allergic reaction to any product that contains botulinum toxin, such as Botox, Dysport, Myobloc, or Xeomin.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• other botulinum toxin injections such as Dysport or Myobloc (especially in the la...