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Clinical Trials

Overview
Depending on certain factors, you might qualify for clinical trials studying new myasthenia gravis treatments. These trials are vital for gaining a better understanding of myasthenia gravis and evaluating new… read more

Bkemv (Eculizumab-Aeeb)

Overview

Bkemv is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who test positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibodies. Bkemv is a…

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Mycophenolate Mofetil

Overview
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

Azathioprine

Overview
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

Cyclosporine

Overview
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

Glycopyrrolate

Overview
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

Mestinon (Pyridostigmine)

Overview
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.
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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

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Overview
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

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