mexiletine has been researched along with Pulmonary Fibrosis in 1 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.
Pulmonary Fibrosis: A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by FIBROBLASTS and COLLAGEN causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via PULMONARY ALVEOLI. Patients show progressive DYSPNEA finally resulting in death.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "To date, there have been three cases of pulmonary fibrosis in patients receiving mexiletine spontaneously reported to the manufacturer." | 5.28 | Possible association of pulmonary fibrosis with mexiletine. ( Bero, CJ; Rihn, TL, 1991) |
| "To date, there have been three cases of pulmonary fibrosis in patients receiving mexiletine spontaneously reported to the manufacturer." | 1.28 | Possible association of pulmonary fibrosis with mexiletine. ( Bero, CJ; Rihn, TL, 1991) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Bero, CJ | 1 |
| Rihn, TL | 1 |
1 other study available for mexiletine and Pulmonary Fibrosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Possible association of pulmonary fibrosis with mexiletine.
Topics: Aged; Amiodarone; Humans; Male; Mexiletine; Pulmonary Fibrosis; Tachycardia; Tomography, X-Ray Compu | 1991 |