Treatments for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Treatment list for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Corticosteroids
• Prednisone
• Immunosuppressant drugs
• Plasmapheresis (plasma exchange)
• Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy
• Physiotherapy

Treatments of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy discussion: Treatment for CIDP includes corticosteroids such as prednisone, which may be prescribed alone or in combination with immunosuppressant drugs. Plasmapheresis (plasma exchange) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy are effective. IVIg may be used even as a first-line therapy. Physiotherapy may improve muscle strength, function and mobility, and minimize the development of contractures. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Information Page: NINDS

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