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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.
How does plasma exchange work to treat myasthenia gravis?
Plasma exchange is used as a short-term intervention for patients with sudden worsening of symptoms, to rapidly improve strength before surgery, and as a chronic intermittent treatment.
What is transient neonatal myasthenia gravis?
Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis occurs in infants born from mothers who have MG.
What is the edrophonium chloride test used in diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
The edrophonium chloride test is a diagnostic test used to help confirm myasthenia gravis. It involves injecting the medication edrophonium chloride, which temporarily improves muscle strength in individuals with myasthenia gravis. This improvement can help differentiate myasthenia gravis from other conditions that cause similar symptoms.
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 Doryx contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis?
Doxycycline is not contraindicated in myathenia gravis.
Did tony randall have myasthenia gravis?
No.
Does myasthenia gravis require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
When the immune system produces antibodies which destroy acetylcholine receptors this disease is called?
Myasthenia gravis.
Can someone 14 years old get myasthenia gravis?
Yes, teenagers can develop myasthenia gravis. While the condition is more common in adults, it can occur at any age. If you suspect you or someone you know may have myasthenia gravis, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and management.
Can Botox mimic myasthenia gravis?
yes
