OnabotulinumtoxinA, commonly known as Botox, is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is used for various medical and cosmetic purposes.
Botox works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contraction. When injected into specific muscles, it temporarily paralyzes or weakens them, leading to a reduction in muscle activity. This effect is particularly useful in treating conditions characterized by overactive or spastic muscles, such as cervical dystonia (involuntary neck muscle contractions), blepharospasm (eyelid spasms), and chronic migraines.
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