Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is done by using
(Ref: KDT 6/e p104) Myasthenia gravis can be differentiated from cholinergic crisis with the help ot a sho acting anticholinesterase agent, edrophonium. It improves the symptoms in mvasthenia gravis whereas worsens the condition in cases of cholinergic crisis. Neostigmine is used for the treatmet of myasthenia.
Edrophonium
Neostigmine
Succinylcholine
Atropine
General anatomy