Review the side-effects of Mexiletine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitations, chest pain, increased heart rhythm and heart failure.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, lightheadedness, tremor, nervousness, coordination difficulties, headache, changes in sleep habits, weakness, tingling, numbness, fatigue, speech difficulties, confusion, depression and drowsiness.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes and liver damage.
Skin- Rash.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision, visual disturbances, ringing in ears, and uncontrolled movement of the eyes.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, changes in appetite, dry mouth, abdominal pain, cramps, or discomfort.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Non-specific swelling, fever and hypersensitivity.
Mexitil Cap, Mexitil Inj
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitations, chest pain, increased heart rhythm and heart failure.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, lightheadedness, tremor, nervousness, coordination difficulties, headache, changes in sleep habits, weakness, tingling, numbness, fatigue, speech difficulties, confusion, depression and drowsiness.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes and liver damage.
Skin- Rash.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision, visual disturbances, ringing in ears, and uncontrolled movement of the eyes.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, changes in appetite, dry mouth, abdominal pain, cramps, or discomfort.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Musculoskeletal- Muscle pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Non-specific swelling, fever and hypersensitivity.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Mexiletine
Mexiletine(Mexitil Cap) generic is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate. It is an antiarrhythmic. It blocks certain electrical signals in the heart to stabilize the heart rhythm. Mexiletine is also approved to treat non-dystrophic myotonia in adult patients whose muscles do not relax immediately after contraction resulting in muscle stiffness, pain, disability, and frequent falls.Trade Names for Mexiletine
International :
Mexitil Cap, Mexitil Inj
