Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2393-9079
Online ISSN: 2393-9087
CODEN : IJPPTK
Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...Short Communication
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Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2021
Article Page : 171-176
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2021.028
Abstract
There is growing market for cosmetics, which is one of major indication of Botulin toxin, that is expected to
grow at CAGR of 8%. The market size was about USD 4.85 billion in 2019. Botulinum toxin is a produced
by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum which prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
Botulin toxin has pan indications in neurology, musculoskeletal disorders low back pain, oncology and in
cosmetology. The toxin has reasonable side effect profile. Botulin Toxin causes muscle weakness, fatigue,
flu-like symptoms, dry mouth, dizziness and skin rash can be reported.
Keywords: Botulin toxin (BoNT), Acetylcholine release, Neurological conditions, Cosmetology.
How to cite : Chaudhry S , Spectrum of Botulin toxin. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2021;8(2):171-176
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