Veterinary Compounding for Myasthenia Gravis
Author(s): Davidson Gigi S
Issue: Sep/Oct 2008 - Veterinary Compounding
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Page(s): 398-401
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Abstract: Myasthenia gravis is a neuromuscular disease commonly encountered in veterinary medicine. With accurate diagnosis, treatment, and compliant caregivers, the prognosis for remission and a normal life is good. Unfortunately, drugs used to diagnose and treat myasthenia gravis are frequently unavailable due to manufacturer shortages. During these periods, compounding pharmacists can play a valuable role in maintaining a good quality of life for these patients by providing compounded versions of drugs that are commercially unavailable.
Related Keywords: formulations, myasthenia gravis, muscle disorders, dogs, veterinary medicine, muscle weakness, cats, edrophomium hydrochloride, acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, acetycholine, neurotransmitter, anticholinesterase agents, pyridostigmine bromide, cellulose, methylcellulose, excipients
Related Categories: EXCIPIENTS, FORMULATIONS, VETERINARY, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, NEUROLOGY