Description
Azzalure is a prescription-only medicine indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe Glabellar lines (vertical lines between the eyebrows) and Lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet lines) in adult patients under 65 years.
Mode of action:
Botulinum toxin type A is a muscle relaxant that temporarily weakens the muscles’ activity. After injection, botulinum toxin type A works by blocking the transport of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine across the neuromuscular junction, located between the nerve end and the muscle fibre. The action results in stopping the muscular contraction of the targeted muscles.
Contraindications:
-Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
-Presence of infection at the proposed injection sites.
-Presence of myasthenia gravis, Eaton Lambert Syndrome or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Storage:
- Keep refrigerated at 2-8°C
EMC:Â https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/6584
Patient Information Leaflet:Â https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6584.pdf
