IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGICAL THERAPY IN MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS

被引:9
作者
SHAH, A
LISAK, RP
机构
[1] Department of Neurology, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, Detroit
关键词
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS; IMMUNOTHERAPY; PHARMACOTHERAPY;
D O I
10.1097/00002826-199304000-00001
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
学科分类号
摘要
Immunotherapy is frequently employed in treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis. Different regimens are not based entirely on controlled or comparative studies. There are few clear guidelines for choosing a particular immunomodulating agent and timing of its introduction. In this article, we have tried to summarize known information about the immunopharmacologic agents used for the treatment of patients with myasthenia gravis.
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