Drug Name

Loxitane (Loxapine)

Drug Uses

This medication is used to treat symptoms of confident types of mental conditions. It acts in the brain to block chemicals involved with nerve sensitivity as well as improves concentration as well as self control.

How Taken

Take with food or milk incase stomach upset occurs, unless directed otherwise by your doctor. The liquid concentrate must be measured carefully as well as diluted with 4 ounces or more of water, milk, juice, or carbonated beverage. It can be combined into applesauce or pudding. Do not dilute with coffee, tea, or colas - the medication may lose effectiveness. Take immediately after diluting. Take this medication as prescribed. Do not halt using this drug suddenly without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may worsen incase the medication is suddenly stopped. It may take up to two weeks for the filled effects of this medication to be noticed.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Loxitane is a tricyclic antipsychotic. Loxitane is an anti psychotic drug of intermediate-potency. Used in the treatment of disorganized as well as psychotic thinking. As well as used to help treat incorrect perceptions ( e.g. hallucinations or delusions ).

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take incase it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose as well as resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight as well as moisture. Avoid freezing.

Warnings/Precautions

Tell your doctor your health examination history, especially of: epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, depression, heart disease, glaucoma, prostate trouble or difficulty urinating, alcohol as well as substance abuse history. Take caution performing tasks that require alertness. This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure as well as wear a sunscreen as well as protective clothing incase needed. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify the drowsiness effect of this medication. This medication can reduce sweating making you more susceptible to heat stroke. Avoid strenuous work or exercise in hot weather. The oral concentrate form can cause redness as well as irritation of the skin. Be careful not to spill it on your skin or clothing. Loxitane should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks as well as benefits with your doctor. It is not known incase loxitane is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Likely Side Effects

May cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. Other side effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, headache, drooling, moistureless mouth, sleep disturbances or restlessness. Incase these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but notify your doctor promptly incase you develop: chest pain, a rapid heart rate, difficult or quick breathing, aching muscles as well as joints, tremors, rash, involuntary movements (such as chewing, puckering or a twitching tongue). Incase you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

More Information

Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not take this medicine for other health conditions.

Incase you will be using this medicine for an extended period of time, be sure to obtain essential refills before your supply runs out.