Multiple choice

Cervical dystonia is the most common form of focal dystonia.The drug used to treat cervical dystonia is

  1. avodart

  2. boniva

  3. botox

  4. caduet
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Botox also called 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. Botox is used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles), muscle spasms in the arms and hands, severe underarm sweating.

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