mexiletine

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

mexiletine (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) 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).

Derived terms

  • mexiletine hydrochloride

References

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