Loxapine
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Loxapine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia .
Loxapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Loxapine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia .
Loxapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use loxapine if you are allergic to loxapine or amoxapine , or if you have decreased alertness caused by taking certain medications or drinking alcohol.
Loxapine may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
epilepsy or other seizure disorder; low white blood cell (WBC) counts; glaucoma; urination problems; blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines); Parkinson's disease ; heart disease ; or breast cancer .
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or you get pregnant. Using antipsychotic medication during the last 3 months of pregnancy may cause breathing problems, feeding problems, or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn.
You should not breastfeed while using loxapine.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
High doses or long-term use of loxapine can cause a serious movement disorder that may not be reversible. The longer you use loxapine, the more likely you are to develop this disorder, especially if you are a woman or an older adult.
Loxapine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
uncontrolled muscle movements in your arms or legs, or your face (chewing, lip smacking, frowning, tongue movement, blinking or eye movement); fast heart rate ; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; confusion, slurred speech; agitation , trouble sleeping; seizure (convulsions); little or no urinating; severe constipation ; low white blood cell counts --fever, chills, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat , cough, trouble breathing, feeling light-headed; or severe nervous system reaction --very stiff (rigid) muscles, high fever, sweating, confusion, fast or uneven heartbeats, tremors, feeling like you might pass out.
Common side effects of loxapine may include:
dizziness, problems with balance or walking; swelling in your face; itching or rash; tremors, muscle twitching or stiffness; numbness, weakness; blurred vision; feeling restless or agitated; nausea, vomiting, constipation; dry mouth , stuffy nose; or insomnia.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use loxapine if you have decreased alertness caused by taking certain medications or drinking alcohol.
Loxapine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia -related psychosis .
High Risk Groups
You should not use loxapine if you have decreased alertness caused by taking certain medications or drinking alcohol.
Loxapine is not approved for use in older adults with dementia -related psychosis .
Adult Dosage
60 to 100 mg (80 (80)) As recommended. PO —
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may not start feeling better right away when you start taking loxapine. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using loxapine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Taking loxapine with other drugs that make you sleepy or slow your breathing can cause dangerous or life-threatening side effects. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Other drugs may affect loxapine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.