Category of Drug | Mexiletine is Antiarrhythmic Drugs |
Mechanism of Action | |
Indications | Mexiletine is used for Ventricular arrhythmias especially after myocardial infarction |
Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
Available dosage forms | 1. CAPSULES 2. INJECTION |
Dose | |
Contraindications | 1. Sinus node dysfunction 3. Hepatic dysfunction 3. Cardiogenic shock 4. Myocardial infarction |
Precautions | 1. Hepatic 2. Cardiac or renal failure 3. Hypotension 4. Bradycardia 5. Interactions 6. Pregnancy |
Adverse Effects | 1. Dizziness 2. Confusion 3. Ataxia 4. Bradycardia 5. Hypotension 6. Nausea 7. Vomiting 8. constipation 9. Palpitations 10. Jaundice |
Pregnancy Category | C |