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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:48 am


Treatment

Myasthenia gravis is one of the most treatable neuromuscular disorders. The choice of treatment depends on several factors, including age, overall health, severity of disease, and rate of disease progression.


Medications

Anticholinesterase medications such as neostigmine (Prostigmin®) and pyridostigmine (Mestinon®) are usually prescribed. These drugs prevent ACh destruction and increase the accumulation of ACh at neuromuscular junctions, improving the ability of ...Read the full article

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