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mexiletine and Pruritus

mexiletine has been researched along with Pruritus in 2 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.

Pruritus: An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic drug with pharmacological properties similar to lidocaine, was tested for antipruritic effect in 4 patients with severe pruritus."7.67Failure of mexiletine to relieve severe pruritus. ( Anderson, P; Hägermark, O; Nordlind, K, 1984)
"Mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic drug with pharmacological properties similar to lidocaine, was tested for antipruritic effect in 4 patients with severe pruritus."3.67Failure of mexiletine to relieve severe pruritus. ( Anderson, P; Hägermark, O; Nordlind, K, 1984)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Solinski, HJ1
Dranchak, P1
Oliphant, E1
Gu, X1
Earnest, TW1
Braisted, J1
Inglese, J1
Hoon, MA1
Hägermark, O1
Anderson, P1
Nordlind, K1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for mexiletine and Pruritus

ArticleYear
Inhibition of natriuretic peptide receptor 1 reduces itch in mice.
    Science translational medicine, 2019, 07-10, Volume: 11, Issue:500

    Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Cell-Free System; Dermatitis, Contact; Disease Models, Animal; Ganglia, S

2019
Failure of mexiletine to relieve severe pruritus.
    Dermatologica, 1984, Volume: 169, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Mexiletine; Propylamines; Pruritus

1984