Botulinum toxin treatment for essential tremor and spasticity for indications other than cerebral palsy and stroke

Record ID 32010000948
English
Authors' objectives:

Botulinum toxin (BTX) is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium (C.) botulinum, which blocks the release of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine, at the neuromuscular junction, thereby interfering with nerve transmission and blocking subsequent muscle contraction. BTX is used to reduce excessive muscle contraction or spasm associated with a variety of movement disorders that include spasticity and/or tremors.

Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hayesinc.com
Year Published: 2009
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: United States
MeSH Terms
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Tremor
Contact
Organisation Name: HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address: 157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email: saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright: 2010 Winifred S. Hayes, Inc
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