# Incobotulinumtoxina (Xeomin)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/incobotulinumtoxina
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Incobotulinumtoxina?

Incobotulinumtoxina (brand name: Xeomin) is an acetylcholine release inhibitor taken intramuscular. It is prescribed to treat skin diseases, genetic, strabismus. Across the United States, 43 doctors prescribe Incobotulinumtoxina to approximately 219 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Xeomin

## Indications

Incobotulinumtoxina is prescribed for several conditions including skin diseases, genetic, strabismus, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Genetic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/genetic)
- [Strabismus](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/strabismus)
- [Muscle Rigidity](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/muscle-rigidity)
- [Fissure in Ano](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/fissure-in-ano)
- [Dystonia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/dystonia)
- [Blepharospasm](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/blepharospasm)

## Mechanism of action

XEOMIN blocks cholinergic transmission at the neuromuscular and salivary neuroglandular junction by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine from peripheral cholinergic nerve endings. This inhibition occurs according to the following sequence: neurotoxin binding to cholinergic nerve terminals, internalization of the neurotoxin into the nerve terminal, translocation of the light-chain part of the mo

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Acetylcholine Release Inhibitor [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Acetylcholine Release Inhibitors [MoA]
- Route of administration: INTRAMUSCULAR

## Common side effects

and were predominantly male, diarrhea, dry mouth, hypertension, tooth extraction, white

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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