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Brand: Mexitil
Mexiletine is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent abnormal heart rhythms (ventricular arrhythmias). It belongs to the Class IB antiarrhythmic drug class and works by blocking sodium channels in the heart, thereby slowing the rate of electrical conduction and stabilizing heart rhythm. Mexiletine is typically used for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias when other treatments have failed or are not tolerated.
Used to treat and prevent life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.
Outcome:
Increased mexiletine levels
Mechanism:
Inhibition of mexiletine metabolism
Outcome:
Reduced mexiletine effectiveness
Mechanism:
Caffeine's stimulant effect
Outcome:
Delayed absorption
Mechanism:
Slowed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release formulation to improve patient compliance (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, mexiletine is predicted to maintain its current FDA approval status for the foreseeable future with a 95% likelihood.
Antiarrhythmic, Class IB
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