Due to individual differences, there is no absolute fastest or best medication, and the appropriate medication should be chosen according to the specific situation. Commonly used drugs for muscle atrophy include glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants, biologics, and drugs for muscle nutrition.
1. Glucocorticosteroids: such as prednisone, can inhibit the inflammatory response, for inflammatory myopathy caused by muscle atrophy is effective.
2. Immunosuppressants: such as cyclophosphamide, which is generally used for muscle atrophy caused by autoimmune reaction as a long-term maintenance therapy.
3. Biological agents: such as adalimumab, commonly used in patients with refractory muscle atrophy due to inflammatory myopathies.
4. Drugs that nourish muscles: such as creatine, vitamin E, coenzyme Q, can be used to treat muscle atrophy.
It is worth noting that it is also very important for patients with muscular dystrophy to exercise for muscle strength. Most of the above drugs are prescription drugs and have certain adverse reactions, and should be selected under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist.