List of Treatments for Myasthenia Gravis

Azathioprine

Overview
Azathioprine is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection for people receiving transplants, but it is also used to treat autoimmune conditions… read more

Bloxiverz (Neostigmine Methylsulfate Injection)

Overview
Neostigmine methylsulfate injection is a medication that is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat myasthenia gravis by improving muscle tone. It is also known by the brand name Bloxiverz, which is approved by… read more

Clinical Trials

Overview
Depending on certain factors, you might qualify for clinical trials studying new myasthenia gravis treatments. These trials are vital for gaining a better understanding of myasthenia gravis and evaluating new… read more

Corticosteroids

Overview
Corticosteroids, commonly known as steroids, are a class of prescription drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the body’s inflammatory and metabolic response. These medications,… read more

Cyclosporine

Overview
Cyclosporine is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat several autoimmune conditions and is sometimes prescribed to treat myasthenia gravis. Cyclosporine is… read more

Glycopyrrolate

Overview
Glycopyrrolate is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating peptic ulcers in adults. Glycopyrrolate is sometimes used to manage cholinergic side effects of… read more

Hyoscyamine

Overview
Hyoscyamine is a prescription medication used to control symptoms associated with various health conditions related to the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including bladder spasms, irritable bowel… read more

Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG)

Overview
Intravenous immunoglobulin, also called IVIG, is used to treat infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions including myasthenia gravis. For people with myasthenia gravis, IVIG is often prescribed as a rescue… read more

Mestinon (Pyridostigmine)

Overview
Mestinon is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat myasthenia gravis. Mestinon may also be referred to by its drug name, pyridostigmine.
Mestinon is in a class… read more

Mycophenolate Mofetil

Overview
Mycophenolate mofetil is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection for people receiving transplants, but it is also prescribed off-label to treat… read more

Physical Therapy

Overview
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing myasthenia gravis, a condition known for muscle weakness. Although it can’t cure the condition, physical therapy aims to increase muscle strength, endurance,… read more

Plasma Exchange

Overview
Plasma exchange, also known as plasmapheresis, is used to treat various blood disorders, neurologic disorders, blood cancers, and autoimmune disorders, such as myasthenia gravis.

Plasma exchange is believed… read more

Rituximab

Overview
Rituximab is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is sometimes prescribed off-label for treating myasthenia gravis. Rituximab is sold under the brand names Rituxan,… read more

Rystiggo (Rozanolixizumab-noli)

Overview
Rystiggo is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults diagnosed with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor positive or… read more

Soliris (Eculizumab)

Overview
Soliris is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat generalized myasthenia gravis in adults who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive. Soliris is also… read more

Tacrolimus

Overview
Tacrolimus is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent organ rejection for people receiving transplants, but it is also prescribed off-label to treat myasthenia… read more

Thymectomy

Overview
A thymectomy is a type of surgery to remove the thymus gland. It’s a common procedure for treating myasthenia gravis. Doctors frequently recommended thymectomy for people under the age of 60 living with… read more

Ultomiris (Ravulizumab-cwvz)

Overview
Ultomiris is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults living with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody-positive.… read more

Vyvgart (Efgartigimod alfa-fcab)

Overview
Vyvgart is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with myasthenia gravis who have a specific type of antibody called anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody.… read more

Zilbrysq (Zilucoplan)

Overview
Zilbrysq is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with myasthenia gravis who test positive for anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies. This means that the… read more