Myobloc

Active Ingredient(s): Botulinum Toxin Type B
FDA Approved: * December 8, 2000
Pharm Company: * ELAN PHARM
Category: Neurological Disorders

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Myobloc Overview

Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and related species.[1] It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction and thus causes flaccid paralysis.[2] Infection with the bacterium causes the disease botulism. The toxin is also used commercially for medical and cosmetic purposes. There are seven main types of botulinum toxin, named type A–G....

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NDC Database Records for Myobloc: (3 results)

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• 10454-710 Myobloc 2500 [usp'u]/.5ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Solstice Neurosciences, LLC
• 10454-711 Myobloc 5000 [usp'u]/Ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Solstice Neurosciences, LLC
• 10454-712 Myobloc 10000 [usp'u]/2ml Intramuscular Injection, Solution by Solstice Neurosciences, LLC

Other drugs which contain Botulinum Toxin Type B or a similar ingredient: (1 result)

• BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE B