Description
Liztox
Buy Liztox for your patients who need a muscle relaxant. The product is a powder that is supposed to be dissolved in a 0.9% sterile sodium chloride diluent, and it contains Botulinum toxin type A. Developed by Huons Global, it is generally used for prevention and correction of wrinkles.
Who are the best candidates?
Liztox is a great product to be used on both male and female patients aged 21 and above.
Areas targeted with Liztox
These are just some ailments where this product is recommended:
- Forehead
- Corners of the eyes
- Neckline
- Other dynamic wrinkles
How does Liztox work?
This solution known as botulinum toxin type A, and is used to block nerve signals to certain muscles, allowing those muscles to not contract and stay relaxed. Although the vast majority of people will remember Liztox as a cosmetic product, Liztox can be used in medical cases as well. At times is used to relieve muscle tension, as well as stop or reduce headaches and migraines. It basically works the same way as cosmetic Liztox, but used in cases where the relaxing of muscles and lessening of strain is helpful in giving relief to patients.
Treatment Details
Liztox should only be applied on patients by qualified medical professionals. Methods differ depending on the area being targeted. Liztox for both cosmetic and therapeutic uses basically act the same, but are targeted in different areas and for different purposes. For upper limb spasticity, it depends on which muscle needs to be treated. For the biceps, 100 units to 200 units divided between four sites is recommended, and for the flexor carpi ulnaris, 12.5 units to 50 units in one site is sufficient. For more details, please refer to the accompanying leaflet.
How long does it last?
The actual duration of effects is highly dependent upon the lifestyle and physiology of the patient. However, it has been noted that it can last for 3 to 6 months after injection.
Safety Information
Although this product is generally safe to use on patients, and the substance it is based on has been FDA approved for decades, there are certain patients who should not use it. This includes those who:
- Have pre-existing neuromuscular disorders
- Hypersensitivity to any of the components
- Infection or inflammation at the injection site
Other Side Effects
These are some of the more common side effects when using this product:
- Temporary weakness of nearby muscles
- Drooping eyelids
- Dry mouth
- Minor bruising
These are some more severe but very rare reactions
- Eye movement disorder
- Urticaria
- Hypersensitivity
- Eyelid ptosis
This is not a full list, check the flyer for a comprehensive list.
Recovery Time
Patients are advised to not perform any physically taxing tasks when using Liztox. Patients are also recommended to avoid exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures. The doctor might also have some additional dos and don’ts when it comes to activities, beverages, or food.
Cost of Liztox
Liztox averages for around $52 per vial. It comes in 100U per vial.
Bottom line
Liztox is a flexible product, but the vast majority of operations where it is used is for helping smoothen out the wrinkles in the forehead and the corner of the eyes. With the limited action of the muscles contracting the skin, it starts to heal up, and the wrinkles will progressively go away.
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