Jollimex 50 Capsule
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Rs.237for 1 strip(s) (10 capsules each)
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Jollimex 50 Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Jollimex 50 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jollimex 50 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jollimex 50 Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Jollimex 50mg Capsule
Mexiletine(50mg)
Jollimex capsule uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia.
How jollimex capsule works
Jollimex 50 Capsule is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Common side effects of jollimex capsule
Upper abdominal pain, Lightheadedness, Tremors, Impaired coordination, Fatigue, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Sleep disturbance, Rash, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Liver necrosis, Exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Pancreatic inflammation
SUBSTITUTES FOR Jollimex Capsule
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Expert advice FOR Jollimex Capsule
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or perform activities require mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Do not start any medicine including prescription or over-the-counter medicines without informing your doctor, as they may alter Mexiletine levels in your body.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your sodium and potassium levels, kidney function, and lung function before starting treatment with this medicine.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor blood sugar level while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you experience slow or fast heart rate, chest pain, shortness of breath.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Frequently asked questions FOR Jollimex 50mg Capsule
Mexiletine
Q. Is Jollimex 50 Capsule a beta blocker?
No, Jollimex 50 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.
Q. Does Jollimex 50 Capsule lower heart rate?
Jollimex 50 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 Jollimex 50 Capsule. Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take Jollimex 50 Capsule.
Q. Is Jollimex 50 Capsule bad for liver?
Yes, Jollimex 50 Capsule may cause liver damage. This may occur within a few weeks of starting Jollimex 50 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 Jollimex 50 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.