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14 Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis

5

Tests

1	Medical Procedures

1	Surgical Procedures

7	Prescribed Medications

Overview

While there is no cure for myasthenia gravis, there are a number of treatments that effectively control symptoms in most people. Even though no rigorously tested treatment trials have been reported and no clear consensus exists on treatment strategies, MG is one of the most trea...[read article]

Tests for Myasthenia Gravis

1. Tensilon Test Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter chemical that nerve cells release to stimulate your muscles. People with a chronic disease called myasthenia gravis don't h... More
2. Nerve Conduction Testing A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test determines how quickly electrical signals move through a particular peripheral nerve. It is also sometimes known as a nerve c... More
3. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce... More
4. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
5. Anti MuSK antibody Test
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Medical Procedures for Myasthenia Gravis

1. Plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
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Surgical Procedures for Myasthenia Gravis

1. Thymectomy
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Prescribed Medications for Myasthenia Gravis

1. predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) Close PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated inc... More
2. cycloSPORINE(Neoral , others...) Close CYCLOSPORINE (SYE kloe spor een) is used to decrease the immune system's response to a transplanted organ. More
3. pyridostigmine(Mestinon , Mestinon Timespan) PYRIDOSTIGMINE (peer id oh STIG meen) can help with muscle strength. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis. More
4. azathioprine(Imuran , Azasan) AZATHIOPRINE (ay za THYE oh preen) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. It is also used to treat rheumatoid arthr... More
5. neostigmine(Prostigmin , Prostigmin Bromide) NEOSTIGMINE (nee oh STIG meen) can help with muscle strength. It is used to treat myasthenia gravis. More
6. immune globulin intravenous(Gammagard , others...) Close IMMUNE GLOBULIN (im MUNE GLOB yoo lin) helps to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients who are at risk. This medicine is collected from th... More
7. ambenonium(Mytelase )
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.