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Why aminoglycosides cause weakness in myasthenia gravis?
Aminoglycosides inhibit the release of acetylcholine from the motor nerve. Myestenia gravis patients are more susceptible to this effect. So these drugs are to be avoided in myestenia gravis patients.
What is transient neonatal myasthenia gravis?
Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis occurs in infants born from mothers who have MG.
What is the single fiber electromyogram test to diagnose myasthenia gravis?
SFEMG is the most sensitive clinical test of neuromuscular transmission and shows increased jitter in some muscles in almost all patients with myasthenia gravis. Jitter is greatest in weak muscles.
Are there new cures or treatments for Ocular Myasthenia Gravis?
Huperzine-A. The government has done research on this. I see results after about 4 months of the same dose the government used with Alzheimer patients. I don't have that problem - I have ocular myasthenia gravis - but the principle of Huperzine-A is the same.
Is Doryx contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis?
Doxycycline is not contraindicated in myathenia gravis.
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
How cholinergic drugs useful in myasthenia gravis?
Neostigmine is preferred for treatment of myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine.
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
How does the edrophonium chloride test work when diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
In people with myasthenia gravis involving the eye muscles, the drug will briefly relieve weakness.
