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Mexitil

Mexitil

7.5
A brand name for a medicine that treats abnormal heart rhythms
  • noun
  • /ˈmɛksɪtɪl/
  • Specialized
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  • The cardiologist prescribed Mexitil to prevent further ventricular arrhythmias.

Examples

  • After starting Mexitil, the patient's heart rhythm stabilized significantly.

  • The doctor prescribed Mexitil for my heart condition.

  • Her doctor explained the potential side effects of Mexitil during the consultation.

  • Are there any side effects of Mexitil?

  • The cardiologist prescribed Mexitil to help control the patient's abnormal heart rhythms.

  • After starting Mexitil, the patient noticed an improvement in their heart rhythm.

  • During her check-up, her doctor assured her that Mexitil is effective for treating ventricular arrhythmias.

Synonyms

mexiletine
vsMexitil
  • Specialized
9.5

A medicine that treats serious irregular heartbeats in the heart's lower chambers

is the branded trade name for the same drug used for ventricular arrhythmias

Surface Forms

Mexitil singular
Mexitils plural

Etymology

Mexitil takes its name from the drug mexiletine, which is a chemical cousin of the well-known numbing drug lidocaine; as a brand name it points to that medical family. It works on the heart's electrical signals to stop dangerous beats, so think of Mexitil as a medicine that 'calms' or 'stills' the heart when its rhythm is wrong.