Mexiletine (150mg)
Mexohar 150mg Capsule should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it food and at a fixed time. This medicine should not be stopped abruptly without consulting the doctor as this can worsen your condition. Regular follow-up with your doctor is advised while using this medicine.Common side effects of this medicine include upper abdominal pain, lightheadedness, tremors, and impaired. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by any of these side effects or they get worse. Your doctor may also advise regular monitoring of liver and kidney function while you are taking this medicine.This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform doctor if you are suffering from any severe heart, liver or kidney disease. Also let your doctor know about all the other medications that you are using regularly. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so always consult your doctor before taking it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Mexohar
30 capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mexohar 150mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mexohar 150mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
It is not known whether Mexohar 150mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mexohar 150mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mexohar 150mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No, Mexohar 150mg Capsule is not a beta blocker. It is a sodium channel blocker and belongs to antiarrhythmic class of medicine. It blocks the fast sodium channels in heart, and therefore, helps in treating ventricular arrhythmia (abnormal electrical activity). This medicine blocks certain electrical signals in the heart and stabilizes the heart rhythm.
Mexohar 150mg Capsule may lower your heart rate. In addition to this, it may also cause palpitations, irregular heart beats, decrease in blood pressure and atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). Therefore, you will probably be hospitalized when you begin your treatment with Mexohar 150mg Capsule. Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take Mexohar 150mg Capsule.
Yes, Mexohar 150mg Capsule may cause liver damage. This may occur within a few weeks of starting Mexohar 150mg Capsule and is more likely to occur in patients with heart failure. Patients who have impaired liver function are monitored carefully. Also, the half life of Mexohar 150mg Capsule is prolonged in patients having liver problems and it stays for more time in body. Tell your doctor if you notice symptoms such as fatigue, dark or “tea-colored” urine, loss of appetite for several days or longer, or pain and tenderness on the right side of the abdomen. Look out if your skin or the white part of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice) and consult your doctor immediately.
Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause arrhythmias to return which will be harmful for you. Therefore, do not attempt to stop this medicine without consulting your doctor. It is recommended to stop this medicine gradually over 1-2 weeks. The duration of treatment varies from person to person and though no precise guide is available, withdrawal of Mexohar 150mg Capsule should be attempted after a suitable arrhythmia-free period.
Yes, Mexohar 150mg Capsule should be taken with food or antacids to prevent stomach upset. Mexohar 150mg Capsule is usually prescribed to be taken thrice daily at an interval of every 8 hours. Some people may be advised to take it twice daily, every 12 hours, once their arrhythmias are controlled. You should take it at the same time everyday as this makes it easier for you to remember taking it. Also, drink sufficient quantity of water while sitting in an upright position. Check with your doctor if you are not sure.
