Blood Pressure/Cholesterol

Mexitil (Mexiletine)

This drug is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and maintain normal heart rhythm.

Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. With it a complete glass processing (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water, if your doctor guide you the opposite. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. To do this, to write each dose accurately evenly in a separate intervals during the day and night. This medicine works best when there is a steady level of drug in the body. Do not lie down 30 minutes after the medication. Try to take each dose at the same time every day. This medicine should be taken with food, milk or antacids to prevent stomach problems.

Arrhythmia is usually caused by drugs or diseases, but healthy people in other areas, there is no history of heart disease or other diseases. Mexitil is used to treat severe irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Irregular heart rhythm are generally divided into two categories: heart beat faster than normal (tachycardia) and heart rate is slower than normal (bradycardia).

If it is for the next dose, skip the dose and resume your lack of normal progress. Do not double the dose to catch up. Dose as soon as possible to take any missing but if it is almost time for your next dose.

Store at room temperature and away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.

Discussion of the risks and benefits with your doctor. Mexitil should only really need when it is during pregnancy. Therefore, patients should be carefully selected. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: a violation of the blood (such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), congestive heart failure, hypotension, liver disease, the confiscation of history, allergies, especially allergies, amide anesthetics (such as the Lido Cain, tocainamide) or other drugs. Because there is the possibility of harm to infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. The drug sometimes leads to a new irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Mexitil lactation.