Myasthenia Gravis - Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Increase the relative concentration of available acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction

A

Pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon) and Neostigmine bromide (Prostigmin)

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2
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Decrease the amount of antibody production

Corticosteroids

A

Immunosuppressive Therapy

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3
Q

Administration of human gamma-globulin and show improvement in few days, only lasts for 28 days after infusion

Treats exacerbations

A

Intravenous Immune Globulin

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4
Q

Decrease the circulating anti-acetylcholine receptor

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)

A

Cytotoxic meds

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5
Q

Blood cells and antibody containing plasma are separated, then reinfused back. Temporarily reduces the level of circulating antibodies, can be done OD or every other day

A

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)

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