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 I've been having this non-stop bad cough for the past 2 months...what is going on? |
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spitting up muccus too....green!
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 My daughter has started smoking! Help!? |
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 My lungs hurt. What might this mean? |
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USES: This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.
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To Use | Side
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Mexitil
Uses
This medication is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.
Notes
- Your doctor may want you to check your pulse rate every day while you take this medication.
- Learn how to monitor your pulse.
Storage
- Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How
To Use - This medication should be taken with food, milk or an antacid to prevent stomach upset.
- This medication works best when there is a constant level of the drug in your body.
- To do this, take each dose exactly as prescribed at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
- Try to take each dose at the same time each day.
- Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
- Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.
Side
Effects - Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, dizziness, tremor, changes in vision, nervousness, confusion, headache, fatigue, depression, changes in sleep habits, numbness or tingling especially of the hands or feet, ringing in the ears may occur.
- If any of these symptoms persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop chest pain, rapid heartbeat, general weakness, yellowing of the eyes or skin, fever or sore throat.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or breathing trouble.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, liver disease, a history of seizures or allergies, especially allergies to amide- type anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine, tocainamide) or other drugs.
- Mexiletine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- Mexiletine is excreted into breast milk.
- Because the possibility of harm to nursing infants exists, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of all medications you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of rifampin, theophylline, caffeine, phenytoin, metoclopramide, sodium bicarbonate, potassium citrate and ammonium chloride.
- Smoking can decrease the effects of this drug.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
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