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Myasthenia Gravis (TREATMENT (Pyridostigmine (Cholinesterase inhibitor…

- - - - Increases levels of Acetylcholine
        at the neural/muscle junction by
        preventing its break down by
        inhibiting Cholinesterase
- - - - DIPLOPIA (DOUBLE VISION)
      - PTOSIS (DROOPING EYE)
      - DIFFICULT BREATHING + CHEWING + SWALLOWING
      - WEAKNESS+FATIGUE
- - - - Myasthenia Crisis Exacerbation of disease
        
        LOW Acetylcholine ADMINISTER MEDICATION: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
      - Cholinergic Crisis Overdose of Medication
        
        HIGH Acetylcholine
        HOLD MEDICATION: Cholinesterase Inhibitor
        
        ANTIDOTE
        Atropine sulfate