It comes as a capsule to take by mouth with food, either twice or thrice depending upon patient’s condition. It is also administered as an infusion at the rate of 1 mg/min.
PO- The recommended dose is 150-200mg, three times a day with meals.
Mexitil Cap, Mexitil Inj
Dosage & When it is to be taken
IV- The recommended dose is 100-200mg, over 10 minutes (1mg/min) infusion.PO- The recommended dose is 150-200mg, three times a day with meals.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock, 2nd- or 3rd-degree AV block (unless the patient has a pacemaker).Drug Name : Mexiletine
This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.Trade Names/Brand Names of Mexiletine
International :
Mexitil Cap, Mexitil Inj
