mexiletine

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UK/mɪkˈsʌɪ.lɪt.iːn/UK/mɪkˈsɪl.ɪt.iːn/US/mɛkˈsɪl.əˌtiːn/

noun

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).

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Meanings

nounmexiletine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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).

Synonyms & antonyms

nounantiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias

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antiarrhythmicantiarrhythmic drugantiarrhythmic medication

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.

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APA

mexiletine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mexiletine

MLA

“mexiletine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mexiletine. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mexiletine,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mexiletine.

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