What does "mexiletine" mean?

A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂).

What is a synonym for "mexiletine"?

Common synonyms include: mexitil.

How do you pronounce "mexiletine"?

Pronounced //mɪkˈsʌɪ.lɪt.iːn//.

Mexiletine

//mɪkˈsʌɪ.lɪt.iːn// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given (usually as the hydrochloride) orally or intravenously in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, and sometimes for the relief of neurogenic pain; 1-(2,6-dimethylphenoxy)-2-propanamine, C₆H₃(CH₃)₂(OCH₂CH(CH₃)NH₂). uncountable
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antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias wordnet