Mexohar 50mg Capsule
Uses:
- Treatment of arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms).
- Treatment of non-dystrophic myotonic disorders (conditions that result from genetic defects affecting muscle function).
Therapeutic Effects:
- Blocks sodium channels in heart and nerve cells.
- Prevents certain signals in the heart that could lead to an irregular heartbeat.
- Restores a normal heart rhythm.
Important Information:
- Contraindicated for individuals who have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
- Consult your doctor before starting treatment if you have heart, liver, kidney problems, low or high potassium blood levels, low magnesium blood levels, or epilepsy.
- Avoid taking if you have an allergy to local anesthetics.
- Not advised for children and adults under 18 years of age.
Dosage and Administration:
- Take as advised by your physician.
- Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine.
- The correct dosage and duration will be decided by your physician based on age, body weight, and disease condition.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: Report to your doctor before starting treatment.
- Breastfeeding: Not recommended while undergoing treatment.
- Lungs: Use cautiously in patients with lung diseases.
- Liver: Use cautiously in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.
- Alcohol: Consult your doctor for more advice.
- Driving: Driving vehicles or operating machinery is unsafe in rare cases due to side effects like tiredness, confusion, and blurred vision.
Side Effects:
- Severe: Allergic reaction, convulsions (fits), speech disorders, liver injury, oesophagus injury, pulmonary fibrosis, confusion, double vision, disorders of heart rhythm, collapse, slowed heart rate.
- Common: Vertigo, vomiting, weakness, abdominal pain, acne, blurred vision, chest pain, low blood pressure, fatigue, flushing, headache, increased heart rate, insomnia, nausea, pain in extremities, paresthesia, sleepiness, tremors.
FAQ:
Q 1. What is myotonia, and how does Mexohar 50mg Capsule help with it? Myotonia refers to genetic defects that affect muscle functioning, causing muscle stiffness and difficulty relaxing after contraction. Mexohar 50mg Capsule can alleviate severe myotonia by blocking sodium channels in muscles, which can help reduce muscle stiffness.
Q 2. Can Mexohar 50mg Capsule treat both slow and fast heart rhythms? Mexohar 50mg Capsule can be used to treat both slow and fast heart rhythms. It helps restore a regular and steady heart rhythm, regardless of whether the heart rate is too slow (bradycardia) or too fast (tachycardia).
Q 3. Are there any common side effects of Mexohar 50mg Capsule? Some common side effects of Mexohar 50mg Capsule may include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, dizziness, tremors, shaky feeling, blurred vision, and coordination problems.
Q 4. Is Mexohar 50mg Capsule a local anesthetic as well? Mexohar 50mg Capsule is considered both an antiarrhythmic medication and a local anesthetic. Its local anesthetic properties are related to its ability to block sodium channels, which can help reduce pain and muscle stiffness.
Q 5. Can Mexohar 50mg Capsule interact with other medications? Mexohar 50mg Capsule can interact with other medications, including other antiarrhythmics, medications affecting the liver, and drugs that can prolong the QT interval. Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking to avoid serious interactions.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Mexiletine
- Therapeutic class: Antiarrhythmics
- Pharmacological class: Group-1B antiarrhythmics
- Indications:
- Treatment of arrhythmias
- Non-dystrophic myotonic disorders