Drug comparisons
Flecainide vs Mexiletine
Flecainide vs Mexiletine: Ic vs Ib antiarrhythmics. Flecainide has black box warning; Mexiletine for ventricular arrhythmias. Compare to see which is better.
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Clinical context
This comparison is triggered when choosing a class I antiarrhythmic for atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia after other options fail.
Bottom line
Flecainide may be better for atrial issues and mexiletine for ventricular, but both demand individualized assessment rather than a one-size-fits-all choice.
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