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mexiletine and Trigeminal Neuralgia

mexiletine has been researched along with Trigeminal Neuralgia 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.

Trigeminal Neuralgia: A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Pascual, J1
Berciano, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for mexiletine and Trigeminal Neuralgia

ArticleYear
Failure of mexiletine to control trigeminal neuralgia.
    Headache, 1989, Volume: 29, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Mexiletine; Middle Aged; Trigeminal Neuralgia

1989