Mexiletine-Induced Esophageal Ulceration: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
Mexiletine-Induced Esophageal Ulceration: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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Background and Clinical Significance: Mexiletine is a class 1B antiarrhythmic drug commonly prescribed for ventricular arrhythmias and neuropathic pain. It works as a blocker of the sodium channel that modulates cardiac conduction and reduces aberrant nerve signaling. While it is generally well tolerated, gastrointestinal side effects, such as naus...
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Mexiletine-Induced Esophageal Ulceration: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_eb6e1835ecbe49ecae34425ef1afec3a
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_eb6e1835ecbe49ecae34425ef1afec3a
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2571-841X
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2571-841X
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10.3390/reports8010009
