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Mexiletine - Drug Toxicity


Latest prescription information about Mexiletine. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

Drug Name : Mexiletine

Indication :


It is an antiarrhythmic drug used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmia.

Normal Values :


0.75-2.00 µg/mL (4-9 µmol/L)

Critical Values :


>2 µg/mL (>9 µmol/L)

Test Method :


High performance liquid chromatography(HPLC), fluorometry.

Side effects :


The most common side effects include dizziness, nausea and vomiting, tremor, anxiety, confusion, reduced heart rate, low blood pressure, stomach upset, blurred vision and skin rash.
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