Mexitil is an oral medicine that has Mexiletine as its active substance.
This is a medication used to stabilize the heart rate, preventing heart problems and decreasing the risk of life due to heart disorders.
Indications of Mexitil
Cardiac arrhythmias; infarction.
Side effects of Mexitil
Blood changes; sleep disorders; increased cardiac arrhythmia; heartburn; mental confusion; diarrhea; difficulties to speak; decreased heart rate; joint pain; skin rash; tingling; nausea; palpitation; difficulty making movements; gastrointestinal disorder; liver problem; drop in blood pressure; burning sensation on the skin; unpleasant taste in the mouth; pricking sensation; somnolence; dizziness; tremor; ulceration of the esophagus; double vision; vomiting.
Contraindications for Mexitil
Risk pregnancy C; lactating women.
How to use Mexitil
Oral use
Adults
- Administer 200 mg of Mexitil every 8 hours, and according to the clinical response, increase or decrease each dose by 50 to 100 mg (wait an interval of 2 to 3 days to adjust the doses).
