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Cyclosporine is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several autoimmune conditions and is sometimes prescribed to treat myasthenia gravis. Cyclosporine is… read more
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Mycophenolate mofetil 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… read more
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Hyoscyamine is a prescription medication used to control symptoms associated with various health conditions related to the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including bladder spasms, irritable bowel… read more
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Azathioprine 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 used to treat autoimmune conditions… read more
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Glycopyrrolate is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating peptic ulcers in adults. Glycopyrrolate is sometimes used to manage cholinergic side effects of… read more
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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
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Mestinon is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat myasthenia gravis. Mestinon may also be referred to by its drug name, pyridostigmine.
Mestinon is in a class… read more
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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
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Intravenous immunoglobulin, also called IVIG, is used to treat infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions including myasthenia gravis. For people with myasthenia gravis, IVIG is often prescribed as a rescue… read more
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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