MEXILETINE

(mex IL e teen) Brand: Mexitil

What is the most significant information I must know about mexiletine?

• Do not skip doses, change your dosing schedule, or stop taking mexiletine without talking to your doctor. Changing your schedule could create your condition many worse.

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing another hazardous activities. Mexiletine may reason dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.

What is mexiletine?

• Mexiletine affects the way that your heart beats.

• Mexiletine is used to treat seriously irregular heartbeats.

• Mexiletine may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking mexiletine?

• Till taking mexiletine, speak your doctor if you have

· any another type of heart malady or heart problem,

· liver malady, or

· seizures or epilepsy.

• You may not be able to take mexiletine, or you may require a lower doze or particular monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

• Mexiletine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether mexiletine will harm an unborn child. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

• Mexiletine passes into breast milk. It is not known whether mexiletine will affect a nursing infant. Do not take this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take mexiletine?

• Take mexiletine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

• Take every doze with a full glass of water.

• Also, take mexiletine with food or an antacid to lessen stomach upset.

• Do not skip doses, change your dosing schedule, or stop taking mexiletine without talking to your doctor. Changing your schedule could create your condition many worse.

• Store mexiletine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Try not to miss any doses of this medicine. Missing doses could be very dangerous.

• If you do miss a doze, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your following doze, skip the missed doze and take only your following regularly scheduled doze. Do not take a double doze of this medicine. A double doze could be dangerous.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention.

• Symptoms of a mexiletine overdose include nausea, seizures, numbness or tingling, tiredness, dizziness, a loss of consciousness, and a worsening irregular heartbeat.

What must I avoid while taking mexiletine?

• Follow any another particular instructions your doctor gives you regarding food, beverages, or activities.

What are the possible side effects of mexiletine?

• If you experience any of the next serious side effects, stop taking mexiletine and search abnormal medical attention:

· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or person; or hives);

· a new or a worsening irregular heartbeat pattern;

· wheezing, coughing, chest pain, or chest discomfort;

· unusual bruising or bleeding; or

· fever, sore throat, a sore mouth, mouth ulcers, or an infection.

• Another, smaller serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take mexiletine and conversation to your doctor if you experience

· dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness;

· poor coordination;

· dry mouth;

· upset stomach, heartburn, vomiting, or decreased appetite;

· diarrhea or constipation;

· headache or blurred vision;

· weakness;

· numbness, tingling, or tremor (shaking);

· ringing in your ears;

· a rash; or

· depression.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect mexiletine?

• Till taking mexiletine, speak your doctor if you are taking any of the next medicines:

· phenytoin (Dilantin), mephenytoin (Mesantoin), or ethotoin (Peganone);

· rifampin (Rimactane, Rifadin);

· metoclopramide (Reglan);

· cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB); or

· theophylline (Theo-Dur, Theolair, Elixophyllin, Slo-Phyllin, others).

• You may require a dosage adjustment or particular monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.

• Drugs another than those listed here may also interact with mexiletine. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about mexiletine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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