Mexiletine

• Mexiletine is available by prescription only.

• Mexiletine is used as an extra-label drug by veterinarians.

• Mexiletine is an antiarrhythmic used to treat irregular heartbeats in dogs.

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Use mexiletine with caution if your pet suffers from...

• Congestive heart failure

• Atrioventricular block

• Heart attacks

• Liver disease

• Hypotension

• Seizures

• Hypersensitivity to mexiletine.

• Inform your veterinarian if your pet is taking any medications, as mexiletine may interact with some medications, including...

• Antacids

• Aminophylline

• Cimetidine

• Quinidine

• Theophylline

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Allow your pet access to plenty of water while administering mexiletine.

• Keep away from children and pets.

• Store at room temperature.

• Give with food if stomach upset occurs after administration.

• Serious side effects and adverse reactions can occur.

• Contact your veterinarian immediately if you believe your pet has overdosed on mexiletine or is experiencing a serious side effect.

• The most common symptoms of a overdose of mexiletine are central nervous system signs.