Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is done by using:
Ans. (A) Edrophonium(Ref: KDT 8th/e p120-121)Myasthenia gravis can be differentiated from cholinergic crisis with the help of a short acting anticholinesterase agent, edrophonium. It improves the symptoms in myasthenia gravis whereas worsens the condition in cases of cholinergic crisis. Neostigmine is used for the treatment of myasthenia.
Edrophonium
Neostigmine
Succinylcholine
Atropine
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