Description
Description
Mexiletine is an antiarrhythmic medication used in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmia. Mexiletine is a class 1B, sodium channel blocker, anti-arrhythmia drug which is used to treat chronic ventricular arrhythmias in dogs. The mechanism of action is similar to lidocaine. Mexiletine is used to treat ventricular arrhythmias including PVC’s and ventricular tachycardia. If an animal has responded well to lidocaine during an acute episode, it is likely to respond well to mexiletine.
Uses
- Prescribed for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, including ventricular tachycardia and PVCs
- Similar to lidocaine
- May be used in conjunction with sotalol or atenolol when monotherapy is inadequate
- May be used in the treatment of dilated cardiomyopathy in Doberman pinschers and in inherited cardiomyopathy in Boxers
- 85% reduction in premature ventricular contractions indicates a positive response to therapy
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