Drugs That Exacerbate MG Flashcards
(14 cards)
What type of drugs can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis?
Antibiotics, antiarrhythmics, neuromuscular junction blockers, quinine, steroids, lithium, magnesium toxicity, verapamil, thyroid hormones, beta-blockers, chloroquine, phenytoin, penicillamine
Name two types of antibiotics that can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
Aminoglycosides, tetracyclines
Examples include gentamicin and doxycycline.
What is a neuromuscular junction blocker that can worsen weakness in Myasthenia Gravis?
Vecuronium
Other examples include rocuronium and succinylcholine.
Fill in the blank: _______ is an antiarrhythmic that can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
Quinidine
True or False: Steroids can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
True
Which drug class includes propranolol and timolol that can worsen Myasthenia Gravis symptoms?
Beta-blockers
Fill in the blank: _______ toxicity can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
Magnesium
List two examples of thyroid hormones that can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
- Thyroxine
- Levothyroxine
Which medication used for treating malaria can worsen symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?
Chloroquine
What type of drug is phenytoin in relation to Myasthenia Gravis?
An anticonvulsant that can exacerbate weakness
Name one antibiotic that is a peptide antibiotic and can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis.
Polymyxin B
Another example is colistin.
What common antibiotic, often used for respiratory infections, can worsen Myasthenia Gravis?
Erythromycin
Fill in the blank: _______ is a drug that may worsen Myasthenia Gravis and is also used for rheumatoid arthritis.
Penicillamine
Which drug that can exacerbate weakness in Myasthenia Gravis is also a common treatment for arrhythmias?
Lidocaine
