Information leaflets
A number of information leaflets has been produced by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to assist colleagues who have patients with Myasthenia Gravis. These can be accessed by clicking here.
Guideline
There are certain medicines that have been reported to worsen or induce myasthenia gravis, often by increasing muscular weakness, and should be used with caution in patients with this condition. Within this guideline, the list of medicines in table 1 has been compiled to assist prescribers in the decision making process when prescribing medicines for patients with Myasthenia Gravis.
Patient Alert Card
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde has produced this useful wallet/purse sized medicalert card for patients.
More information on the condition can be found on the Muscular Dystrophy UK website:
http://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/about-muscle-wasting-conditions/myasthenia-gravis/
Additional information can be found on the national charity website:
http://www.myaware.org/
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