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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 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.
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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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Diltiazem is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the
muscles of your heart and blood vessels.
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Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. Methylcellulose absorbs liquid in the intestines and
makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.
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Cellulose derivatives (methylcellulose), calcium polycarbophil, malt soup extract, and psyllium preparations are bulk-forming laxatives.
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Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine that reduces inflammation in the body.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
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Stool softeners (emollients); anionic, surface-active agents (surfactants) that have emulsifying and wetting properties.
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Docusate is a stool softener. It makes stools softer and easier to pass.
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Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative. It causes muscles in the colon to contract and stools to pass.
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The use of senna in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by
current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a
primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained
in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all
health care providers involved may be advantageous.
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Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium hydroxide also reduces stomach acid, and
increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation.
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Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally
occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.
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Glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; also exhibits mineralocorticoid activity.
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Hydrocortisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Hydrocortisone prevents the release
of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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Nitroglycerin poisoning occurs when an overdose of nitroglycerin (used as medication to open coronary blood vessels) has been swallowed.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nifedipine is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nifedipine relaxes (widens)
your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for the heart to pump and reduces its
workload.
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