PMID: 2483958Jan 1, 1989Paper

[Comparative evaluation of biological availability and anti-arrhythmia effectiveness of Mexicard (mexiletine Polfa)].

Kardiologia polska
Z SadowskiM Filipek

Abstract

In 16 healthy males bioavailability of Mexicord (Polfa) was studied, in comparison with mexiletine of foreign made. Bioavailability extent (EBA) of Mexicord was over 99% in comparison with a standard drug. Comparative study of antiarrhythmic activity and side effects was performed in 32 patients with frequent ventricular premalure beats and nearly in a half of them resistant to antiarrhythmic agents. Mexicord was effective in 47% of treated patients, and side effects (most often nausea) were observed in 28% of patients, but only in 1 case therapy withdrawal was necessary. Statistical study proved a lack of significant differences in antiarrhythmic effectiveness and side effects between Mexicord (Polfa) and a drug of foreign made.

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