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Non-Surgical Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis
Non-surgical Treatment for Myasthenia Gravis
Drug therapy
Drug therapy, which usually is initiated with pyridostigmine (mestinon) alone, often helps these symptoms of myasthenia gravis. Other, immunosuppressive drugs, such as prednisone or azathioprine, are added in some cases.
Anticholinesterase medications, such as Prostigmin or Tensilon; steroids; and/or immunosuppressive (suppress the immune system’s response) medications may be used.
Plasmapheresis
A procedure that removes abnormal antibodies from the blood and replaces the blood with normal antibodies through donated blood.
Immunoglobulin
A blood product that helps to decrease the immune system’s attack on the nervous system, given intravenously (IV).
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.