Myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment: steroids

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Myasthenia gravis (MG) treatment: steroids. This is the first choice if immunosuppression is necessary. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Indications

  • This is the first choice if immunosuppression is necessary

Regime for ocular MG

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Regime for generalised MG

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Steroid withdrawal

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Long-term steroid therapy

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Long-term steroid therapy

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Predictors of response to steroids

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Steroid dip

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Steroid precautions

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References

  1. Skeie GO, Apostolski S, Evoli A, et al. Guidelines for treatment of autoimmune neuromuscular transmission disorders. Eur J Neurol 2010; 17:893-902.
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  5. Sathasivam S. Current and emerging treatments for the management of myasthenia gravis. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2011; 7:313-323.
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