Generic name: mexiletine [ mex-IL-e-teen ]
Brand name: Mexitil
Dosage form: oral capsule (150 mg; 200 mg; 250 mg)
Drug class:Group I antiarrhythmics
What is mexiletine?
Mexiletine affects the way that your heart beats.
Mexiletine is used to treat seriously irregular heartbeats.
Mexiletine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use mexiletine if you have a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker).
Mexiletine may cause you to have abnormal liver function tests, especially if you also have congestive heart failure, or blood circulation problems.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use mexiletine if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a serious heart condition such as "AV block" (unless you have a pacemaker).
To make sure mexiletine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
congestive heart failure;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine); or
if you have recently taken other heart rhythm medicines (disopyramide, lidocaine, quinidine, or others).
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