Loxitane
Loxapine capsules for schizophrenia. It is a first-generation antipsychotic, often tried after newer drugs have not helped.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Loxapine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg
This listing uses Loxitane as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Loxitane vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Loxitane details
- Condition
- Schizophrenia
- Alternative names
- loxapine
- Therapeutic class
- First-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Tricyclic Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- agitation
- Contraindications
- comatose states; severe central nervous system depression
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; constipation; weight gain
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Watson Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; CNS Depressants; Anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Loxapine capsules for schizophrenia. It is a first-generation antipsychotic, often tried after newer drugs have not helped.
Mechanism of action
Blocks post-synaptic mesolimbic dopamine D2 receptors while demonstrating moderate serotonin 5-HT2 antagonist properties.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of extrapyramidal symptoms in newborn. Breastfeeding: Expelled in milk.
What you will receive
Loxitane is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Loxapine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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