Opinion|Videos|November 6, 2024

Combination Therapy in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis and Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Patients

Key Takeaways

  • Combination therapy in gMG is used for patients with severe symptoms or inadequate response to monotherapy, enhancing treatment efficacy.
  • Targeted treatments have revolutionized the management of newly diagnosed gMG patients, enabling more personalized therapeutic strategies.
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Panelists discuss how they approach combination therapy in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), including patient selection and timing, while also examining how the availability of newer targeted treatments has influenced their approach to managing newly diagnosed patients.

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  • Please discuss the use of combination therapy in gMG.
    • For which patients and when would you consider use of combination therapy?
  • As more targeted treatments have become available, how has your approach to treatment of a newly diagnosed patient changed?
    • When do you choose conventional vs advanced treatments?

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