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Is Doryx contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis?
Doxycycline is not contraindicated in myathenia gravis.
What are the drugs contraindicated in myasthenia gravis?
all mycin antibiotics except for erythromycin
How long does improvement last for treatment of myasthenia gravis from plasma exchange?
Improvement lasts for weeks or months and then the effect is lost unless the exchange is followed by thymectomy or immunosuppressive therapy.
What is treatment for myasthenia gravis?
MG treatments are practical rather than curative and include cholinesterase inhibitors, thymectomy, corticosteroids, immunosuppressant drugs, plasma exchange, intravenous immune globulin.
Is acyclovir for shingles treatment contraindicated with mestinon or imuran in the treatment ofmyasthenia gravis?
Acyclovir is not contraindicated with Mestinon (pyridostigmine) or Imuran (azathioprine) in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. However, caution is advised when using these medications together, as both Imuran and acyclovir can affect the immune system. It's important for patients to consult their healthcare provider for personalized advice and monitoring during treatment.
How does thymectomy treat myasthenia gravis?
Thymectomy or thymus removal is recommended for most with this disease. Greatest benefit occurs 2 to 5 years afterwards. The best response are in young people early in the onset.
How cholinergic drugs useful in myasthenia gravis?
Neostigmine is preferred for treatment of myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine.
Is a blepharectomy indicated in patients with ocular myasthenia gravis?
A blepharectomy is surgical removal of the eyelid. Ocular myasthenia gravis is treated with immunosuppressive drugs and low dose alternate day treatment with prednisone.
What is transient neonatal myasthenia gravis?
Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis occurs in infants born from mothers who have MG.
Did tony randall have myasthenia gravis?
No.
When the immune system produces antibodies which destroy acetylcholine receptors this disease is called?
Myasthenia gravis.
Does myasthenia gravis require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
