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Mexiletine in clinical practice

D M Boyle

    Acta Cardiologica. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mexilitine is an effective antiarrhythmic drug for treating ventricular arrhythmias. Its favorable side-effect profile supports its use in various cardiac conditions, including myocardial infarction.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Mexilitine is an antiarrhythmic medication.
    • It shares pharmacological similarities with lignocaine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of mexilitine in treating ventricular arrhythmias.
    • To assess the safety profile of mexilitine in various clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Administration of mexilitine parenterally and orally.
    • Clinical use in acute myocardial infarction and convalescence.
    • Application in ventricular arrhythmias of diverse etiologies.

    Main Results:

    • Mexilitine demonstrates effectiveness against ventricular arrhythmias.
    • The drug is usable via both parenteral and oral routes.
    • Successful application in acute and post-myocardial infarction patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Mexilitine is a viable treatment option for ventricular arrhythmias.
    • The low incidence of serious side-effects supports its clinical application.
    • Mexilitine offers a safe and effective therapeutic choice for cardiac arrhythmias.

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