Botulinum is a bacterium ( Clostridium botulinum ) that produces seven different toxins that can cause botulism and is also medically used to block muscle contractions. Purpose Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection is used in conditions of excessive and inappropriate muscle contraction, hyperhidiosis (excess sweating) in armpits and palms, spasticity (persistent states of muscle contraction), sphincter contraction, eye-movement disorders, tics and tremors , and cosmetically to treat facial lines and wrinkles.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

botulinum toxin type A

Botulinum toxin type A is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity.

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botulinum toxin type a

Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum ; 7 structurally similar but antigenically and serologically distinct serotypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) exist. Botulinum toxin disrupts neurotransmission by inhibiting release of acetylcholine at cholinergic nerve terminals of the peripheral nervous system and at ganglionic nerve terminals of the autonomic nervous system, inducing a chemical denervation and flaccid paralysis and inhibiting glandular secretion.

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diphenhydramine

First generation antihistamine; an ethanolamine-derivative.

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Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, used to treat allergies, motion sickness, allergic reactions, insomnia, cough, nausea, and phenothiazine drug-induced abnormal muscle movement. Purpose Diphenhydramine is frequently ordered for cancer patients to aid in controlling nausea and itching .

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used in psychiatric medicine to treat phenothiazine drug-induced abnormal muscle movement. It is also used in general medicine to treat allergies, allergic reactions, motion sickness, insomnia , cough, and nausea.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body.

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baclofen

Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent.

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phenytoin (oral)

Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures.

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Phenytoin

Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant, a drug that acts to prevent seizures. In the United States, phenytoin is sold under the brand name Dilantin.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer

phenytoin

Phenytoin is a hydantoin-derivative anticonvulsant.

Source:AHFS

Trihexyphenidyl

Trihexyphenidyl is classified as an antiparkinsonian agent. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Artane and is also available under its generic name.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders

trihexyphenidyl

Antimuscarinic antiparkinsonian agent.

Source:AHFS

trihexyphenidyl

Trihexyphenidyl alters unusual nerve impulses and relaxes stiff muscles.

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