title: Drug related crisis in myasthenia gravis.
abstract: Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies against the nicotinic Ach receptor resulting in impaired transmission at the NM junction. A number of drugs have been reported to cause neuromuscular blockade and/or to increase weakness in myasthenia gravis. We report a case of myasthenia gravis in which the calcium channel blocker-nifedipine caused the worsening of the symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicne, Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Chennai.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rajasekaran
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chandrasekar
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rajendran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009157:Myasthenia Gravis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers; D009543:Nifedipine