LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
LOXAPINE (By mouth)
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Loxapine (LOX-a-peen) Treats schizophrenia and symptoms of mental disorders.
When To Not Use LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an unusual or allergic reaction to loxapine.
How Should You Use LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet, Liquid
- Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- You may take the tablets with food to avoid stomach upset.
- Carefully measure the oral liquid using the marked dropper that comes with the medicine. Mix the medicine with one-half glass of orange juice or grapefruit juice, and drink it right away. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other drugs that could make you sleepy such as narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, sedatives, or cold or allergy medicine.
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Check with your doctor before taking loxapine if you have a history of breast cancer, seizures, glaucoma, heart, liver, or kidney disease.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Loxapine can make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor.
- There is a risk side effects caused by this medicine that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
LOXAPINE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Fever, severe muscle stiffness
- Rapid breathing or heartbeat
- Spasms of the neck, face, or back
- Muscle twitching or jerking If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Drowsiness or dizziness
- Agitation or restlessness
- Dry mouth, loss of appetite, nausea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Changes in vision, such as problems focusing
