Drug Class
botulinum toxin
Type
brand
Active Ingredient
botulinum toxin type A
📋Overview
Botox is a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin type A, a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is commonly used in medical and cosmetic settings to temporarily reduce muscle activity. Botox is associated with conditions involving muscle spasms, chronic migraines, excessive sweating, and the reduction of facial wrinkles. Its effects are achieved by blocking nerve signals to targeted muscles.
📚References
Information from MedlinePlus.gov (NIH).
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