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food interaction for Maxilet Capsule
alcohol interaction for Maxilet Capsule
pregnancy interaction for Maxilet Capsule
lactation interaction for Maxilet Capsule
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Maxilet 150mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Maxilet 150mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxilet 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Maxilet 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Maxilet 150mg Capsule
Mexiletine(150mg)
Maxilet capsule uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Arrhythmia.
How maxilet capsule works
Maxilet 150mg Capsule is an anti-arrhythmic medication. It regulates heart beat by blocking abnormal electrical signals in the heart.
Common side effects of maxilet capsule
Liver necrosis, Exfoliative dermatitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Pancreatic inflammation, Upper abdominal pain, Lightheadedness, Tremors, Impaired coordination, Fatigue, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Sleep disturbance, Rash, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver)
SUBSTITUTES FOR Maxilet Capsule
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4 Substitutes
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Expert advice FOR Maxilet 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.
- You have been prescribed Mexiletine to treat irregular heart rhythm.
- 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 Maxilet 150mg Capsule
Mexiletine
Q. Is Maxilet 150mg Capsule a beta blocker?
No, Maxilet 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.
Q. Does Maxilet 150mg Capsule lower heart rate?
Maxilet 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 Maxilet 150mg Capsule. Your doctor will monitor you carefully during this time and for as long as you continue to take Maxilet 150mg Capsule.
Q. Is Maxilet 150mg Capsule bad for liver?
Yes, Maxilet 150mg Capsule may cause liver damage. This may occur within a few weeks of starting Maxilet 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 Maxilet 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.