MYSASTHENIA GRAVIS Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs are given to patients with Myasthenia gravis?
A
- Acetylcholinesterase
- Neostigmine
- Pyridostigmine (slower in action) - Immunosuppressants
- Azathioprine - Corticosteroids
1
Q
What are the side effects of
Acitcholinesterases?
A
Muscarinic side-effects:
1. Increased sweating
2. Increased salivary
3. Gastric secretions
4. Increased Gl and uterine motility
5. Bradycardia
2
Q
Which drug can be used to antagonise the acetylcholinesterase effects?
A
Atropine
3
Q
Which drugs should you avoid in
Myasthenia Gravis?
A
- Antibiotics
- Aminoglycosides
- Macrolides
- Quinolones
- Tetracyclines - Anti-Malarials
- Chloroquine
- Quinine - Beta-Blockers
- Anti-psychotics
- Lithium
