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BotoxTrademark for botulinum toxin type A, a drug produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It contains the same toxin that causes severe food poisoning (botulism). When locally injected, Botox blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, interfering with the ability of the muscle to contract. It is used to treat severe muscle spasm or severe, uncontrollable sweating. Botox can also be used for cosmetic purposes to treat facial wrinkles. Botox ™ a preparation of botulinum toxin used to treat muscle spasm and to remove wrinkles How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Kirazli and colleagues (57) compared 3 mL of 5% phenol injections with 400 units of botulinum toxin (BTX) type A injections for the management of the spastic foot in 20 subjects. Botulinum toxin has been developed as a biologic weapon by various countries and terrorist groups and could be disseminated by deliberate contamination of foods or aerosolization (10). On July 20, the Food and Drug Administration approved injections of botulinum toxin type A, which Allergan markets as Botox, for treating hyperhidrosis that doesn't improve with other nonsurgical treatments, such as antiperspirant ointments. |
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