Loxapax 50mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Loxapax 50mg Capsule is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.
Loxapax 50mg Capsule should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Loxapax 50mg Capsule should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Uses of Loxapax Capsule
Benefits of Loxapax Capsule
In Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Loxapax 50mg Capsule helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
In Treatment of Depression
Loxapax 50mg Capsule helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Loxapax 50mg Capsule prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
In Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Loxapax 50mg Capsule works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Side effects of Loxapax Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Loxapax
- Sleepiness
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Dryness in mouth
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
- Weight gain
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
- Muscle stiffness
- Tremors
How to use Loxapax Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Loxapax 50mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
How Loxapax Capsule works
Loxapax 50mg Capsule is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loxapax 50mg Capsule.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxapax 50mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Loxapax 50mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Loxapax 50mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Loxapax 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Loxapax 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Loxapax 50mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Loxapax 50mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Loxapax 50mg Capsule should be taken with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Loxapax 50mg Capsule can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Immediately inform the doctor if the person taking Loxapax 50mg Capsule starts to have breathing problems.
- Older people who have memory loss and psychosis have a higher risk of death if they take Loxapax 50mg Capsule.
- Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor as it can worsen the condition.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Dibenzoxazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Typical Antipsychotics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Loxapax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause constipation and a fall in blood pressure when standing up suddenly from a sitting position.
Watch out for symptoms such as dry mouth, increased heart rat
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure, slow breathing, slow pulse, sleepiness, dizziness, disorientation, and difficulty concentrating.
Talk to your doctor if
Memantine may reduce efficacy of Loxapine.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure, slow breathing, slow pulse, sleepiness, dizziness, disorientation, and difficulty concentrating.
Talk to your doctor if
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure, slow breathing, slow pulse, sleepiness, dizziness, disorientation, and difficulty concentrating.
Talk to your doctor if
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Name: D D Pharmaceuticals
Address: G-1/583,585,586 Sitapura Industrial Area, RIICO, Tonk Road, Jaipur (Rajasthan)-302022
Country of origin: India
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