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A patient receiving botulinum toxin injections to control muscle spasticity asks how the drug works. the nurse knows that this drug affects the transmitter acetylcholine by : ANS .
A Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that activates receptors that increase skeletal muscle contraction. Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of this transmitter. It does not interfere with storage, reuptake, or synthesis of acetylcholine.
Botulinum toxins are neurotoxins that affect nerves and cause muscle weakening. Healthcare providers inject small amounts of Botox into specific muscles to smooth wrinkles, prevent migraine headaches and treat a wide range of other health conditions.
Uses of Botulinum in medical ground :
• Crossed eyes (strabismus).
• Excessive muscle contractions (dystonia).
• Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
• Eyelid twitching.
• Chronic migraines.
• Overactive bladder.
• Pediatric upper limb spasticity.
• Adult spasticity.
• Blepharospasm.
• Cervical dystonia.
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