How do bladder botox injections work?

Botox Treatment for the Bladder. Botox (Botulinum A toxin) is a powerful drug that acts to temporarily paralyze muscles when it is locally injected. Botox is known for its popular use in cosmetics, but it actually has far reaching medical applications. read more

Botulinum toxin A (Botox) will be injection into different areas of the bladder wall to temporarily paralyze the muscle. Botox blocks the release of neurotransmitters, such as acetylcholine, which in turn decreases the amount the bladder muscle will contract. read more

FRIDAY, May 15, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Although Botox has long been used to smooth aging skin, new research finds that the muscle relaxant is also a useful treatment for urinary incontinence. With the condition, an overactive bladder contracts too often or without warning, leading to the constant urge to urinate and/or bladder leakage. read more