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Mexiletine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mexiletine is used -
Mild
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.
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.
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Kidneys?
Mexiletine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Liver?
Mexiletine does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Mexiletine on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Mexiletine on the heart have been reported.
Mexiletine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mexiletine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mexiletine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Mexiletine is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Mexiletine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mexiletine is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mexiletine
It is safe to take Mexiletine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mexiletine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mexiletine with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 531