Botulinum Toxin Type A
A purified form of the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, used in tiny, precise doses to temporarily paralyze specific muscles. It is used therapeutically for conditions such as cervical dystonia, chronic migraine, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and cosmetically to reduce facial wrinkles. Effects last for several months before repeat treatment is needed.
Áreas terapéuticas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
HBD / HBA
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No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Preguntas frecuentes
A purified form of the toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria, used in tiny, precise doses to temporarily paralyze specific muscles. It is used therapeutically for conditions such as cervical dystonia, chronic migraine, excessive sweating, overactive bladder, and cosmetically to reduce facial wrinkles. Effects last for several months before repeat treatment is needed.
Yes, Botulinum Toxin Type A is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Protein.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL4297862. Open-access bioactivity database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-02-27.
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