mexiletine
A drug with structure and actions similar to those of lidocaine, given orally or…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).
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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).
- antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias
Origin
From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.From me(thyl) + xyl(yl) + eth(ylam)ine.
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias:Mexitil
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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