Osmosis video - Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for myasthenia gravis: Nursing pharmacology

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are a class of drugs that are used to treat myasthenia gravis. These drugs work by inhibiting the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for mediating muscle contraction. By inhibiting its breakdown, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors increase the amount of acetylcholine available for muscle contraction, which leads to improved muscle strength.