Botox Information And History
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Botox information and history. Hyperhidrosis cervical dystonia urinary incontinence migraine prevention upper limb spasticity lower limb spasticity blepharospasm strabismus botox onabotulinumtoxina is an acetylcholine release. Since allergan s botulinum toxin type a received approval from the food and drug administration in 1989 its indications have quickly expanded. Botox is a muscle relaxant. The formula works as a relaxant thus easing the affected area and allowing the tissue to function more properly.
It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction and thus causes flaccid paralysis. Very bad side effects have happened when botox onabotulinumtoxina injection has spread from where it is being used. Infection with the bacterium causes the disease botulism. Here are the dates of various fda approvals 15 for botulinum toxin.
Swallowing and breathing problems can cause death. Yes first approved december 9 1991 brand name. Botox is not an iron says medical cosmetic and surgical dermatologist dr. These signs can happen within hours up to weeks after the shot.
Strabismus and blepharospasm in 1989 cervical dystonia in 2000 glabellar lines in 2002 axillary hyperhidrosis excessive sweating in 2004 chronic migraines and upper lip spasticity in 2010 urinary incontinence in 2011 crow s feet. Botulinum toxin botox is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum and related species. It was the first treatment of its kind to be approved for an aesthetic use and today is the only product fda approved to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines crow s feet and forehead lines look better in adults. The risk is greatest in children with current muscle problems.
The applications for botox seem endless.