English Explanatory Dictionary

mexiletine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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).

Pronunciation

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

Word forms

mexiletine

Etymology

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

Derived words

mexiletine hydrochloride p-hydroxymexiletine
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