Mexitil

Mexitil is a medicine for oral use that has as active substance Mexiletine.

This is a medication used to stabilize the heart rhythm, preventing heart problems and decreasing the risk of life due to disorders of the heart.

Mexitil Indications

Cardiac arrhythmias; infarction.

Side Effects of Mexitil

Blood changes; sleep disturbances; increased cardiac arrhythmia; heartburn; mental confusion; diarrhea; difficulty speaking; decreased heart rate; joint pain; skin rash; tingling; nausea; palpitation; difficulty in making movements; gastrointestinal disorder; liver problem; drop in blood pressure; burning sensation in the skin; unpleasant taste in the mouth; feeling of needles; somnolence; dizziness; tremor; ulceration of the esophagus; double vision; vomiting.

Contraindications of Mexitil

Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase.

How to use Mexitil

Oral use

Adults

• Administer 200 mg of Mexitil every 8 hours, and according to clinical response increase or decrease each dose by 50 to 100 mg (wait 2 to 3 days to adjust the dose).