LOXAPINE

Overview

LOXAPINE is a Schedule H drug.
Loxapine is an antipsychotic medication. It affects the actions of chemicals in your brain. Loxapine is used to treat schizophrenia.

Usage

LOXAPINE is generally used to treat: Schizophrenia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

LOXAPINE is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

aution should be exercised in patients with history of seizures, difficulty in urinating, increased eye pressure, breast cancer, brain tumor, heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Do not become overheated; otherwise it may cause heat stroke. Patient may develop with increased risk of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) with the following symptoms: increased body heat, muscle rigidity, altered mental abilities. If it so consult with your doctor.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LOXAPINE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

LOXAPINE : Skin Rash, Loss Of Balance, Slurred Speech, Constipation, Difficulty Urinating

Serious Side-Effects

LOXAPINE : Fainting, Throat Soreness, Fever, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

LOXAPINE : Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Throat Soreness

Disease Interactions

LOXAPINE can interfere with: Dementia, Alcohol Poisoning, Psychosis, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Alcoholism, Hypotension, Myocardial Infarction, Respiratory Failure, Tardive Dyskinesia, Seizure, Glaucoma, Urinary Tract Infection, Breast Cancer, Hyperprolactinaemia, Neutropenia, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Parkinsonism

Technical Classification

LOXAPINE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS / ANTIPSYCHOTICS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LOXAPINE as Ingredient

HALOPAC 25 CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
HALOPAC CAP	LOXAPINE
LOXABOL 10MG CAP	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXABOL 25MG CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXACALM 10MG CAP	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXACALM 25MG CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXACALM C DPS	LOXAPINE
LOXACON 10MG CAP	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXACON 25MG CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXAPAC 10MG CAP	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXAPAC 25MG CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXAPAC C LIQUID	LOXAPINE
LOXAPAX 10MG TAB	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXAPAX 25MG TAB	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXAPAX 50MG CAP	LOXAPINE 50.0 MG
LOXAPAX SYP	LOXAPINE
LOXEP 10MG TAB	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXEP 25MG TAB	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG
LOXEP C DPS	LOXAPINE
LOXPIN 10MG CAP	LOXAPINE 10.0 MG
LOXPIN 25MG CAP	LOXAPINE 25.0 MG