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mexiletine and HIV Coinfection

mexiletine has been researched along with HIV Coinfection in 3 studies

Mexiletine: Antiarrhythmic agent pharmacologically similar to LIDOCAINE. It may have some anticonvulsant properties.
mexiletine : An aromatic ether which is 2,6-dimethylphenyl ether of 2-aminopropan-1-ol.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Although mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic with local anesthetic properties, has been reported to relieve discomfort in diabetic neuropathy, its usefulness in the treatment of HIV-related painful peripheral neuropathy (PPN) has not been determined."9.08Mexiletine for HIV-infected patients with painful peripheral neuropathy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover treatment trial. ( Burton, S; Deresinski, SC; Kemper, CA; Kent, G, 1998)
"Neither amitriptyline nor mexiletine provide significant pain relief in patients with HIV-associated painful sensory neuropathy."9.08A randomized trial of amitriptyline and mexiletine for painful neuropathy in HIV infection. AIDS Clinical Trial Group 242 Protocol Team. ( Clifford, DB; Cohen, B; Dal Pan, GJ; Ellis, RJ; Hall, CD; Kieburtz, K; Marra, CM; Max, MB; McKendall, R; Simpson, D; Singer, E; Tucker, T; Yiannoutsos, C, 1998)
"Although mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic with local anesthetic properties, has been reported to relieve discomfort in diabetic neuropathy, its usefulness in the treatment of HIV-related painful peripheral neuropathy (PPN) has not been determined."5.08Mexiletine for HIV-infected patients with painful peripheral neuropathy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover treatment trial. ( Burton, S; Deresinski, SC; Kemper, CA; Kent, G, 1998)
"Neither amitriptyline nor mexiletine provide significant pain relief in patients with HIV-associated painful sensory neuropathy."5.08A randomized trial of amitriptyline and mexiletine for painful neuropathy in HIV infection. AIDS Clinical Trial Group 242 Protocol Team. ( Clifford, DB; Cohen, B; Dal Pan, GJ; Ellis, RJ; Hall, CD; Kieburtz, K; Marra, CM; Max, MB; McKendall, R; Simpson, D; Singer, E; Tucker, T; Yiannoutsos, C, 1998)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kemper, CA1
Kent, G1
Burton, S1
Deresinski, SC1
Kieburtz, K1
Simpson, D1
Yiannoutsos, C1
Max, MB1
Hall, CD1
Ellis, RJ1
Marra, CM1
McKendall, R1
Singer, E1
Dal Pan, GJ1
Clifford, DB1
Tucker, T1
Cohen, B1
Lein, B1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Phase II/III Double-Blind Study of Amitriptyline and Mexiletine for Painful Neuropathy in HIV Infection[NCT00000793]Phase 2240 participants InterventionalCompleted
A Phase II, Double-Blind Trial of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor for Treatment of HIV-Associated Sensory Neuropathy[NCT00000842]Phase 2270 participants InterventionalCompleted
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

2 trials available for mexiletine and HIV Coinfection

ArticleYear
Mexiletine for HIV-infected patients with painful peripheral neuropathy: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover treatment trial.
    Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes and human retrovirology : official publication of the International Retrovirology Association, 1998, Dec-01, Volume: 19, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Analgesics; Cross-Over Studies; Double-Blind Method; HIV Infections; Humans; Mexiletine; Pain

1998
A randomized trial of amitriptyline and mexiletine for painful neuropathy in HIV infection. AIDS Clinical Trial Group 242 Protocol Team.
    Neurology, 1998, Volume: 51, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Adult; Amitriptyline; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; Double-Blind Method; Dru

1998

Other Studies

1 other study available for mexiletine and HIV Coinfection

ArticleYear
Potential therapy for painful neuropathy.
    PI perspective, 1995, Issue:no 16

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Amitriptyline; HIV Infections; Humans; Mexiletine; Nerve Growth Factors; Pain;

1995
Potential therapy for painful neuropathy.
    PI perspective, 1995, Issue:no 16

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Amitriptyline; HIV Infections; Humans; Mexiletine; Nerve Growth Factors; Pain;

1995
Potential therapy for painful neuropathy.
    PI perspective, 1995, Issue:no 16

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Amitriptyline; HIV Infections; Humans; Mexiletine; Nerve Growth Factors; Pain;

1995
Potential therapy for painful neuropathy.
    PI perspective, 1995, Issue:no 16

    Topics: Acupuncture Therapy; Amitriptyline; HIV Infections; Humans; Mexiletine; Nerve Growth Factors; Pain;

1995