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Surgery
Thymectomy
This is a procedure involving the removal of the thymus gland. The thymus sits in the upper chest and plays a vital role in the development of your immune system. For people living with MG, the thymus gland is abnormal. Your healthcare provider may prescribe a thymectomy, where the thymus is removed - this is a typical recommendation for people under the age of 60 with moderate or severe gMG.
If you are concerned about anything you have read in this article, please seek advice from your healthcare provider.
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Reporting side effects
You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the patient information leaflet. You can also report side effects directly in the UK via the Yellow Card Scheme website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk or via the MHRA Yellow Card App in the Google Play or Apple App Store. In Ireland please report via the HPRA at https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/about-us/report-an-issue.
You can also report adverse events to UCB at UCBCares.UK@ucb.com or UCBCares.IE@ucb.com