Loxitane Generic

Loxapine (sold as Loxapac, Loxitane) is a typical antipsychotic treatment, used principally in the treatment of schizophrenia. It is a member of the dibenzoxazepine class and as a derivative dibenzazepine, he is structurally attached to clozapine (who belongs to the chemically nearly similar class of dibenzodiazepines). Several researchers supported that Loxapine can act as an atypical antipsychotic.

Loxapine can be transformed by metabolism by N-demethylation in amoxapine, a tricyclic antidepressant.

Loxitane STORAGE

The shop in the temperature of room far from sunlight and from humidity. Avoid freezing.

Loxitane MISSED DOSE

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost the time for the following dose, instead of it skip the missed dose and take back your programme of ordinary proportion. "Do not double above" the dose to delay you informed.

Loxitane NOTES

Do not share this medication with others.

Loxitane DRUG INTERACTIONS

Say to your doctor of all treatments that you use (both prescript and nonprescript), by including: methyldopa, guanadrel, reserpine, guanethidine, other medicaments used for mental conditions, amoxapine, metoclopramide, pemoline, promethazine, antidepressants. Also signal the use of medicaments which make you made drowsy such as: sleeping drugs, sedatives, tranquillizers, treatments of pain of drug (by ex, the codeine), the relaxant of muscle, the antihistamine who cause drowsiness (by ex, diphenhydramine). Begin or stop no medicine without approval of chemist or of doctor.

Loxitane PRECAUTIONS

Say your medical history to your doctor, especially of: the épilepsie, the Illness of Parkinson, the depression, the illness of the heart, the glaucoma, problem of prostate or urinating difficulty, the alcohol and the substance fool history. Use tasks of execution of caution which demand alertness. This treatment can augment sensitivity in the light of the sun. Avoid the extended exhibition of the sun and wear a sunscreen and protective clothes if necessary. The alcohol consumption of border, as he can intensify the effect of drowsiness of this treatment. This treatment can reduce sweating by making you more touchy to heat blow. Avoid arduous job or exercise in hot time. The oral form of concentrated solution can cause the redness and the annoyance of the skin. Pay attention not to overturn him on your skin or clothes. Loxapine should be used only when apparently necessary counterpart the pregnancy. Discuss risks and advantages with your doctor. They are not known if loxapine is excreted in the milk of chest. Consult your doctor before the feeding of the breast.

Loxitane SIDE EFFECTS

Vertigo or blurred vision can cause drowsiness. Other side effects include the back of stomach, loss of appetite, trouble of head, fact to slobber, dry mouth, troubles of sleep or agitation. If these effects keep or aggravate, inform your doctor fast. Probably but inform your doctor fast if you develop: the pain of chest, a rate of quick heart, difficult or quick breathing, muscles who hurts and pronunciations, shakings, ill-considered, involuntary movements (such as mastication, fact to get creased or a trembling language). If you point out that other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or chemist.