Dysport Flashcards
What is the potency of Dysport cf Botox?
0.33 to 0.5 that of Botox. Requires doses 3-4x higher for same effect
Approved indications for Dysport in nz?
Glabella lines & lateral canthal linea
How is Dysport stored?
Unreconstituted in fridge 2-8 deg
Same once reconstituted for 24 hrs
How many units in 1 vial of Dysport?
Available in 300 & 500 unit vials
How to reconstitute vials of Dysport?
300 units With 1.5 mL NaCl 0.9%
500 units with 2.5 mL NaCl 0.9%
How many units in 0.1 mL reconstituted Dysport?
20 units
How many units in 0.01 mL Dysport?
2 units
How many units in 0.05 mL Dysport?
10 units
How many units Dysport in 0.2 mL?
40 units
Onset Dysport?
2-5 days
How long does Dysport last?
4-5 months (glabella)
Medication contraindications?
Aminoglycoside abx, D-penicillamine
Most common SE Dysport?
Other common?
Headache
Asymmetry, bruising
What causes eyelid ptosis?
Spread to levator palpebrae superioris
What should you test for before injecting forehead (hint.. ptosis)
Brow ptosis. Ask to close & open eyes, do they need frontalis to assist opening?