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Pharmacological differences and clinical implications of various botulinum toxin preparations: a critical appraisal
Abstract:
Three different type A botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTAs) - onabotulinumtoxinA, abobotulinumtoxinA and incobotulinumtoxinA) - are currently marketed in Europe to treat several conditions. Differences between BoNTA preparations, which depend on their specific biotypes and manufacturing processes, lead to clinically relevant pharmacotherapeutic dissimilarities. All three available products are separately recognized and reviewed in American Academy of Neurology guidelines. The neurotoxin load/100U is likewise different among the different BoNTAs, with the result that the specific potency of the 150kD BoNTA neurotoxin is calculated as 137 units/ng for onabotulinumtoxinA, 154 units/ng for abobotulinumtoxinA, and 227 units/ng for incobotulinumtoxinA. It is important for clinicians to have all three BoNTAs available in order to choose the most suitable preparation for the specific indication in the single patient. Commercially available BoNTAs must be recognized as different from one another, and therefore as non-interchangeable. The essential experience of the clinician is of the utmost importance in choosing the most appropriate treatment.
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