What Does Mexiletine Do to the Body?
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Mexiletine, an antiarrhythmic drug structurally similar to the anesthetic lidocaine but active orally, primarily works by blocking sodium channels. In the body, this action helps stabilize heart rhythms and can alleviate certain types of nerve-related pain and muscle stiffness by impacting electrical impulses in both cardiac and nervous systems.
