Common MG Drug Therapies
Common MG Drug Therapies
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Myasthenia Gravis Management: Your medication guide (Myasthenia Gravis News) A summary of FDA-approved MG drugs
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Azathioprine (Imuran)
Visual Guide to Liver Problems (WebMD) If you take Azathioprine one of the risks is liver damage. This article makes you aware of the symptoms of a damaged liver.
Eculizumab (Soliris)
Eculizumab (Soliris)
Inebilizumab-cdon (Uplizna)
Inebilizumab-cdon (Uplizna)
FDA approves inebilizumab, now Uplizna, to treat adults with gMG (myasthenia gravis news) Targets B-cells in gMG patients with AChR or MuSK antibodies.
FDA Approves Inebilizumab for AChR- and MuSK-Positive Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology Live)
Symptoms of gMG controlled after switch from azathioprine to MMF (Myasthenia Gravis News)
Mycophenolate Mofetil: Package Insert / Prescribing Info (Drugs.com)
Mycophenolate mofetil: an update on its mechanism of action and effect on lymphoid tissue (Frontiers in Immunology)
Symptoms of gMG controlled after switch from azathioprine to MMF (Myasthenia Gravis News)
Chemical structure of mycophenolate mofetil (ResearchGate)
The site of action for mycophenolic acid (ResearchGate)
Nipocalimab-aahu (IMAAVY)
Nipocalimab-aahu (IMAAVY)
Prednisone
Prednisone
What are Steroids, and How Do They Work? (Brain&Life)
Things To Avoid While Taking Prednisone (YouTube) Whether or not you have MG, this video has some excellent advice.
Side effects of prednisone oral tablet (Medical News Today)
*NEW* Long-Term Side Effects of Prednisone (myasthenia-gravis.com)
How to Taper Prednisone (Prednisone Pharmacist)
Mixing Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Prednisone: What You Should Know (VeryWell Health)
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Gravitor)
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon, Gravitor)
What to Expect When Starting Mestinon for Myasthenia Gravis (myasthenia-gravis.com)
Mestinon interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors (Medical News Today)
How to pronounce "pyridostigmine" (howtopronounce.com)
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is very sensitive to humidity and degrades quickly if not stored properly. Here is one MGer's solution.
Also, the following message is taken from the MGFA website: "*CAUTION: EXTREMELY MOISTURE SENSITIVE. Store pyridostigmine in original container to prevent moisture damage. Keep away from moisture and heat. Store in a dry place at room temperature 20-25C (68-77F). Do not remove silica gel packet if enclosed in bottle. If medication dispensed in original manufacturer packaging and pharmacy-provided “orange/brown” pill bottle, use pills from pharmacy-provided “orange/brown” pill bottle FIRST.
Ravulizumab (Ultomiris)
Ravulizumab (Ultomiris)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Rozanolixizumab-noli (Rystiggo)
Rozanolixizumab-noli (Rystiggo)
Rystiggo (MedicalNewsToday)
Rozanolixizumab: A New Therapy in the Treatment of Myasthenia Gravis
Tacrolimus
Tacrolimus
Uplizna (inebilizumab)
Uplizna (inebilizumab)
*NEW* FDA approves inebilizumab, now Uplizna, to treat adults with gMG (Myasthenia gravis News)
FDA Approves Inebilizumab for AChR- and MuSK-Positive Generalized Myasthenia Gravis (Neurology Live))
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