List of Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis

Physical Therapy

Overview
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing myasthenia gravis, a condition known for muscle weakness. Although it can’t cure the condition, physical therapy aims to increase muscle strength, endurance,… read more

Plasma Exchange

Overview
Plasma exchange, also known as plasmapheresis, is used to treat various blood disorders, neurologic disorders, blood cancers, and autoimmune disorders, such as myasthenia gravis.

Plasma exchange is believed… read more

Rituximab

Overview
Rituximab is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is sometimes prescribed off-label for treating myasthenia gravis. Rituximab is sold under the brand names Rituxan,… read more

Rystiggo (Rozanolixizumab-noli)

Overview
Rystiggo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults diagnosed with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor positive or… read more

Soliris (Eculizumab)

Overview
Soliris is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive. Soliris is also… read more

Tacrolimus

Overview
Tacrolimus is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection for people receiving transplants, but it is also prescribed off-label to treat myasthenia… read more

Thymectomy

Overview
A thymectomy is a type of surgery to remove the thymus gland. It’s a common procedure for treating myasthenia gravis. Doctors frequently recommended thymectomy for people under the age of 60 living with… read more

Ultomiris (Ravulizumab-cwvz)

Overview
Ultomiris is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults living with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive.… read more

Vyvgart (Efgartigimod alfa-fcab)

Overview
Vyvgart is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with myasthenia gravis who have a specific type of antibody called anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody.… read more

Zilbrysq (Zilucoplan)

Overview
Zilbrysq is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with myasthenia gravis who test positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. This means that the… read more