Mexiletine Benefits & Uses

Mexiletine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Arrhythmia

Mexiletine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For the treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia
Geriatric	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For the treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia.
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For the treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia.
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Arrhythmia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For the treatment of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia.

Mexiletine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mexiletine is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Diarrhoea
Dry Mouth
Weakness
पेट दर्द
Dry Skin
Pharyngitis
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Fatigue

Mexiletine Related Warnings

Is the use of Mexiletine safe for pregnant women?

Mexiletine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Mexiletine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Mexiletine safe during breastfeeding?

Mexiletine can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Kidneys?

Mexiletine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Liver?

Mexiletine does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Mexiletine on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Mexiletine with Other Drugs

Mexiletine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Theophylline

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Moderate

Rasagiline

Quinidine

Mexiletine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mexiletine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Smoking Addiction

Frequently asked Questions about Mexiletine

Is this Mexiletine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mexiletine is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Mexiletine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Mexiletine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Mexiletine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mexiletine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mexiletine

It is safe to take Mexiletine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mexiletine

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mexiletine with alcohol.

Unknown