| Drug Name: | Botulinum Toxin Type A |
|---|
| Drug Class: | Neuromuscular blocking agent |
|---|
| Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, leading to muscle paralysis |
|---|
| Use: | - Treatment of muscle spasms
- Cosmetic purposes (e.g., reducing wrinkles)
|
|---|
| Side Effects: | - Muscle weakness
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Bruising
- Flu-like symptoms
|
|---|
| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin
- Infection at the injection site
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
|
|---|
| Specialty: | - Neurology
- Dermatology
- Plastic surgery
|
|---|