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Introduction to Arrhythmia
An irregular heartbeat is an arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia). Heart rates can also be irregular. A normal heart rate is 50 to 100 beats per minute. Arrhythmias and abnormal heart rates don't necessarily occur together. Arrhythmias can occur with a normal heart rate, or with heart rates that are slow (called bradyarrhythmias -- less than 50 beats per minute). Arrhythmias can also occur with rapid heart rates (called tachyarrhythmias -- faster than 100 beats per minute). In the United States, more than 850,000 people are hospitalized for an arrhythmia each year.
What causes an arrhythmia?
Arrhythmias may be caused by many different factors, including:
- Coronary artery disease.
- Electrolyte imbalances in your blood (such as sodium or potassium).
- Changes in your heart muscle.
- Injury from a heart attack.
- Healing process after heart surgery.
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Mexitil Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- What are the possible side effects of mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- What is the most important information I should know about mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- How should I take mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Mexitil)?
- What happens if I overdose (Mexitil)?
- What should I avoid while taking mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- What other drugs will affect mexiletine (Mexitil)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking mexiletine (Mexitil)?
Before taking mexiletine, tell your doctor if you have
- any other type of heart disease or heart problem,
- liver disease, or
- seizures or epilepsy.
You may not be able to take mexiletine, or you may require a lower dose or special 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 baby. Do not take this medication 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 medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take mexiletine (Mexitil)?
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 each dose 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 make your condition much worse.
Store mexiletine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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