Abstract
Mexilitene, a class 1b antiarrhythmic, was used throughout an entire pregnancy to treat symptomatic premature ventricular contractions in a patient with mitral valve prolapse. Cord blood and maternal serum mexilitene levels at the time of delivery are given. The following conclusions were reached. (1) Mexilitene may have a future in treating pregnant patients with arrhythmias unresponsive to currently approved antiarrhythmic drugs. (2) Evidence to date has shown no adverse affects in infants of mothers breast-feeding while taking mexilitene. (3) Dosages need to be monitored carefully during pregnancy and the postpartum period to ensure that therapeutic drug levels are maintained.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 33-35 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Dec 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology