Exclude Alternative Causes before Attributing Exacerbation ofMyasthenia to COVID-19

Authors

  • Finsterer J, MD, PhD Klinik Landstrasse, Messerli Institute, Vienna, Austria Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i01.03

Keywords:

Myasthenia, muscle weakness, acetyl-choline receptor.

Abstract

Myasthenia gravis (MG) may not only exacerbate by the infection but also by application of new drugs, which could worsen MG, it is crucial to know if any of the included patients received drugs known to deteriorate MG. Drugs commonly given to COVID-19 patients include chloroquine, remdesivir/lopinavir, azithromycin, steroids, tocilizumab, or muscle relaxants and opiates if intubated.

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Published

2021-01-20

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): Vol 2 issues 1 Jan-Feb 2021

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Finsterer J, MD, PhD. (2021). Exclude Alternative Causes before Attributing Exacerbation ofMyasthenia to COVID-19. IAR Journal of Medicine and Surgery Research, 2(1), 5. https://doi.org/10.47310/iarjmsr.2021.V02i01.03