Pharmacologic action of black widow spider venom

What is the pharmacologic action of black widow spider venom? 

Black widow spider venom promotes rapid release of ACh from the presynaptic nerve terminal, depleting its stores.

The venom also inhibits choline uptake.

Clinically, this causes painful muscle spasms with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, followed by weakness.

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