Myasthenia gravis (MG): non-steroid immunosuppression: indications

Evidence-based neurology checklist on myasthenia gravis (mg): non-steroid immunosuppression: indications: Indications for the sole use of non-steroid immunosuppressants When steroids are contraindicated When steroid side effects develop When there is pre-existing osteoporosis When there is…

Indications for the sole use of non-steroid immunosuppressants

  • When steroids are contraindicated
  • When steroid side effects develop
  • When there is pre-existing osteoporosis
  • When there is pre-existing ischaemic heart disease
  • When there are significant bulbar or respiratory symptoms

Indications for combination therapy with steroids

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.
  2. Sanders DB, Wolfe GI, Benatar M, et al. International consensus guidance for management of myasthenia gravis: executive summary. Neurology 2016; 87:419-425.

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