BOTULINUM TOXIN

Course overview

BOTULINUM TOXIN IS A MEDICATION USED IN THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF THERAPEUTIC AND COSMETIC PURPOSES. THERAPEUTIC USES INCLUDE CHRONIC MIGRAINE, SPASTIC DISORDERS, CERVICAL DYSTONIA, AND DETRUSOR HYPERACTIVITY. IT IS IN THE NEUROTOXIN CLASS OF MEDICATIONS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE INDICATIONS, ACTION, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR BOTULINUM TOXIN THERAPY AS A VALUABLE AGENT FOR THERAPEUTIC AND COSMETIC TREATMENT IN THE CLINICAL SETTING. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADVERSE EVENT PROFILE, AND OTHER KEY FACTORS PERTINENT TO MEMBERS OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH SPASTIC MUSCLE DISORDERS AND RELATED CONDITIONS.