Mexiletine Hydrochloride

10 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1000.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Mexiletine Hydrochloride

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 10

Most Affected Breeds

Boxer (German Boxer) 6

Pit Bull 1

Terrier - Bull - Staffordshire 1

Shepherd Dog - German 1

Pointer - English Pointer 1

Most Reported Reactions

Vomiting 3

Diarrhoea 2

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 2

Elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (SAP) 2

Cardiomyopathy 2

Arrhythmia 2

Not eating 1

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 1

Tense abdomen 1

Abnormal radiograph finding 1

Spondylosis 1

Heart murmur 1

Outcome Breakdown

Ongoing

5 (50.0%)

Recovered/Normal

2 (20.0%)

Outcome Unknown

2 (20.0%)

Died

1 (10.0%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.