Substance / Medication

Mexiletine

Overview

Active Ingredient
mexiletine
RxNorm CUI
6926

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

2 trials linked to this intervention

2
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Oral mexiletine for ventricular tachyarrhythmias treatment in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator patients: a systematic review of the literature.
Ali Hussam, Cristiano Ernesto, Lupo Pierpaolo et al. · Minerva Cardiol Angiol · 2023
PMID: 36305779Meta-Analysis
Effectiveness and safety of mexiletine in patients at risk for (recurrent) ventricular arrhythmias: a systematic review.
van der Ree Martijn H, van Dussen Laura, Rosenberg Noa et al. · Europace · 2022
PMID: 36036670Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Mexiletine for recurrent ventricular tachycardia in adult patients with structural heart disease and implantable cardioverter defibrillator: an EHRA systematic review.
Farkowski Michal Miroslaw, Karlinski Michal, Pytkowski Mariusz et al. · Europace · 2022
PMID: 35851797Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of mexiletine in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
Adiao Karen Joy, Espiritu Adrian, Bagnas Marjorie Anne · Neurodegener Dis Manag · 2020
PMID: 32867586Meta-Analysis
Mexiletine versus lamotrigine in non-dystrophic myotonias: a randomised, double-blind, head-to-head, crossover, non-inferiority, phase 3 trial.
Vivekanandam Vinojini, Skorupinska Iwona, Jayaseelan Dipa L et al. · Lancet Neurol · 2024
PMID: 39304240RCT
Mexiletine in spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy: a randomized controlled trial.
Yamada Shinichiro, Hashizume Atsushi, Hijikata Yasuhiro et al. · Ann Clin Transl Neurol · 2022
PMID: 36208052RCTFull text (PMC)
Mexiletine in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Heatwole Chad, Luebbe Elizabeth, Rosero Spencer et al. · Neurology · 2021
PMID: 33046619RCTFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Mexiletine (substance)
SNOMED CT
372909002
UMLS CUI
C0025887
RxNorm CUI
6926

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 5 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

5
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
2
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.