Loxapine

Generic name: loxapine (oral) [ LOX-a-peen ]
Brand name: Loxitane
Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 25 mg; 5 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is loxapine?

Loxapine is an antipsychotic medication that is used to treat schizophrenia.

Loxapine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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.

Before taking this medicine

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 durin...