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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic drug with pharmacological properties similar to lidocaine, was tested for antipruritic effect in 4 patients with severe pruritus." | 7.67 | Failure 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." | 3.67 | Failure of mexiletine to relieve severe pruritus. ( Anderson, P; Hägermark, O; Nordlind, K, 1984) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Solinski, HJ | 1 |
| Dranchak, P | 1 |
| Oliphant, E | 1 |
| Gu, X | 1 |
| Earnest, TW | 1 |
| Braisted, J | 1 |
| Inglese, J | 1 |
| Hoon, MA | 1 |
| Hägermark, O | 1 |
| Anderson, P | 1 |
| Nordlind, K | 1 |
2 other studies available for mexiletine and Pruritus
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Inhibition of natriuretic peptide receptor 1 reduces itch in mice.
Topics: Animals; Behavior, Animal; Cell-Free System; Dermatitis, Contact; Disease Models, Animal; Ganglia, S | 2019 |
Failure of mexiletine to relieve severe pruritus.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Female; Humans; Male; Mexiletine; Propylamines; Pruritus | 1984 |