Botulinum Toxin for Migraine Headaches

Autor: David W. Stepnick
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Sinus Headache, Migraine, and the Otolaryngologist ISBN: 9783319503752
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-50376-9_5
Popis: Botulinum toxin, one of the world’s most deadly poisons, has become an extremely important pharmaceutical over the past 35+ years with a plethora of on-label and off-label uses. Chronic migraine sufferers now have another means of controlling their debilitating migraine pain. Understanding the toxin, its pharmacology, mechanism of action, how it is used, and how to avoid and treat adverse events is critical for any clinician to know that incorporates this agent into their practice. Of particular importance is an awareness of the on-label and off-label injection protocols to be able to use this product in a safe and effective manner.
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