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Composition:
MEXILETINE-50MG
Uses:
Treatment of Ventricular arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Medicinal Benefits:
Mexohar 50 mg Capsule contains Mexiletine, which is used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) such as ventricular arrhythmia. It decreases the sensitivity of heart muscle cells to electrical impulses. Thus, it slows down electrical conduction in the heart muscle. Thereby, it helps restore regular heart rhythm.
Mexohar 50 mg Capsule is used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) such as ventricular arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a condition in which your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow.
Mexohar 50 mg Capsule contains Mexiletine which works by blocking certain electrical signals in the heart. Thereby, it helps to stabilize the heart rhythm.
Mexohar 50 mg Capsule may cause blurred or double vision in some people. Therefore, drive only if your vision is clear after taking Mexohar 50 mg Capsule .
If you take more than the recommended dose of Mexohar 50 mg Capsule , it may be very harmful to your health. Therefore, you are advised to take Mexohar 50 mg Capsule in the dose and for the duration prescribed by your doctor. However, if you have irregular heartbeats (faster or slower), low blood pressure, nausea, fits, or hallucinations, contact your doctor immediately.
The side effects of Mexohar 50 mg Capsule include dizziness, headache, stomach pain, chest discomfort, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and tremor. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Mexohar 50 mg Capsule is not a beta blocker. It is a sodium channel blocker and belongs to the class of medicines called antiarrhythmics. It blocks the fast sodium channels in heart, and thus, helps in treating ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal electrical activity). It blocks specific electrical signals in the heart and stabilizes the heart rhythm.
Mexohar 50 mg Capsule may lower heart rate. Also, it may also cause irregular heartbeats, palpitations, decrease in blood pressure and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). Thus, you will be hospitalized probably when you start using Mexohar 50 mg Capsule . Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take Mexohar 50 mg Capsule .
Yes, Mexohar 50 mg Capsule may cause liver damage. This may occur within a few weeks after starting Mexohar 50 mg Capsule and is more likely to happen in patients with heart failure. Patients with impaired liver function are monitored carefully. Also, in patients with liver problems, Mexohar 50 mg Capsule stays for more time in body. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms such as dark or tea-colored urine, fatigue (overtiredness), loss of appetite for several days or longer, or pain and tenderness on the right side of the abdomen. If your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice), consult your doctor immediately.
You are recommended not to stop taking Mexohar 50 mg Capsule suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may cause arrhythmias to recur which could be harmful for you. It is advised to stop Mexohar 50 mg Capsule gradually over 1-2 weeks. The treatment duration differs from person to person and though no exact guide is available, withdrawal of Mexohar 50 mg Capsule should be attempted after a suitable arrhythmia-free period.
Yes, Mexohar 50 mg Capsule should be taken with food or antacids to avoid stomach upset. Take it at the same time every day. Also, drink enough water while sitting in an upright position.