Question

Myasthenia gravis is a disease resulting from an autoimmune attack on the ach receptors of the motor end plate. Binding of antibodies to the ach receptors results in generalized muscle weakness that progresses as more ach receptors are destroyed. Which medications would help alleviate the muscle weakness?

Answer 1

Answer:

Neostigmine

Explanation:

This medication should be ideal to alleviate the muscle weakness since it is a drug that binds to and inactivates acetylcholinesterase.

In the case there is an acute myasthenic crisis where the patient has the inability to swallow and breathe properly it can not be administered orally, the parenteral form which is known as neostigmine methylsulfate should be used.