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Mexiletine

Pronounced

"mex-ILL-ih-teen"

Common brand names:

Mexitil

Uses

This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia). It is used to restore normal heart rhythm and maintain a regular, steady heartbeat. Mexiletine is known as an anti-arrhythmic drug. It works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart that can cause an irregular heartbeat. Treating an irregular heartbeat can decrease the risk for blood clots, and this effect can reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

Other Uses

This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used for pain, numbness, and tingling from a certain nerve problem (peripheral neuropathy) which may occur in people with diabetes.

How to Use This Medication

Take this medication by mouth with food or an antacid as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times daily. Taking this medication with food or an antacid helps to decrease certain side effects (nausea, heartburn). Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which antacids to use with this medication. Take this medication with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

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