Drug related crisis in myasthenia gravis.
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ABSTRACT
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies against the nicotinic Ach receptor resulting in impaired transmission at the NM junction. A number of drugs have been reported to cause neuromuscular blockade and/or to increase weakness in myasthenia gravis. We report a case of myasthenia gravis in which the calcium channel blocker-nifedipine caused the worsening of the symptoms.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Nifedipine
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Adult
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Myasthenia Gravis
Language:
English
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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