Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: We analysed dosages and injection intervals in a group of 130 patients with various focal dystonias treated for 6-16 years. RESULTS: During the observation period from 2000 to 2006, the mean dosage required to obtain appropriate clinical benefit increased only slightly in BLSP and HSF. In CD however, significantly higher doses were necessary for good clinical results. The mean intervals between injection varied highly between individual patients but did not change significantly between 2000 and 2006. Adverse effects, mostly minor, were reported in 4.2% of all treatment cycles in HSF; the frequencies were 3.8 for BLSP and 2.9 for CD, respectively. None of the patients stopped treatment because of resistance due to antibodies. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | T Vogt, F Lüssi, A Paul, P Urban |
Journal | Der Nervenarzt
(Nervenarzt)
Vol. 79
Issue 8
Pg. 912-7
(Aug 2008)
ISSN: 0028-2804 [Print] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Langzeittherapie fokaler Dystonien und des Hemispasmus facialis mit Botulinum-Toxin A. |
PMID | 18551268
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Neuromuscular Agents
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Botulinum Toxins, Type A
(therapeutic use)
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Dystonic Disorders
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Female
- Hemifacial Spasm
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Humans
- Longitudinal Studies
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neuromuscular Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Treatment Outcome
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