Drug List by Disease Flashcards

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Used to diagnose myasthenia gravis

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Edrophonium - a cholinesterase inhibitor

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Used to treat myasthenia gravia

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immunosuppressants - prednisone

cholinesterase inhibitor

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3
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Used to treat ALS

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Glutamate inhibitor (Riluzole)
Slows disease progression
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