Published on: 6/20/2025
What are the current treatment options available for myasthenia gravis?
Myasthenia gravis is treated with medications that improve muscle strength, therapies that reduce immune system attacks, and sometimes surgical procedures.
Explanation
Myasthenia gravis is a condition that affects how well your muscles work. Treatment aims to help muscles get stronger and stop the immune system from attacking the body.
Medications:
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: These help improve communication between nerves and muscles, making muscles stronger.
- Immunosuppressants: These reduce the immune system's attack on the body.
Therapies:
- Plasmapheresis and IVIG: These are treatments that help remove harmful antibodies from the blood.
Surgery:
- Thymectomy: This is a surgery to remove the thymus gland, which can help some people with myasthenia gravis.
These treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. It's important to work with a healthcare team to find the best treatment plan.
(References)
- Farmakidis C, Pasnoor M, Dimachkie MM, & Barohn RJ. (2018). Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Neurologic clinics, 29655452.
- Crisafulli S, Boccanegra B, Carollo M, Bottani E, Mantuano P, Trifirò G, & De Luca A. (2024). Myasthenia Gravis Treatment: From Old Drugs to .... CNS drugs, 38212553.
- Alhaidar MK, Abumurad S, Soliven B, & Rezania K. (2022). Current Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis. Journal of clinical medicine, 35329925.
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