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| | Author: Joshua Alexander
BRAND NAME(S):
Botox?
COMMON USES:
Botox is used to treat strabismus (crossed eyes), blepharospasm (twitching of the eyelids), torticollis (wry neck),spasticity (abnormally tight muscles or muscle spasm), facial wrinkles, and muscle pain.
HOW IT?S SUPPLIED:
Botox is supplied as a powder in vials containing 100 units of medicine.
HOW IT WORKS:
Botox is injected into spastic muscles and relaxes them by blocking the nerve signals that normally tell the muscle to tighten, or contract. When that signal is blocked, the muscle relaxes. This action is temporary and reversible.
THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
* Botulinum toxin A, is a chemical produced by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, . While an infection with this toxin can spread and make all the muscles in your body weak (called ?botulism?), Botulinum toxin A has been purified and sterilized and is normally used in very small amounts that only weaken a few muscles.
* Rarely, there may be skin swelling or rash where Botox is injected and there may be some flu-like aches and pains in the muscles for a day or two after injection.
* The effects of botulinum toxin are temporary and usually last between 2 and 4 months.
* Botulinum Toxin A may cause more weakness than expected when a child is also receiving aminoglycoside antibiotics or medications that block nerve signals (such as Baclofen, or Zanaflex).
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