Mexiletine

Mexiletine- Indications, Dosage, Contraindications, ADRs

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 
Contraindications1. 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

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