LOXAPINE

(LOX a peen) Brand: Loxitane

What is the most significant information I must know about loxapine?

• Loxapine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Loxapine may reason heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to loxapine, or if you have decreased alertness caused by taking determined medications or drinking alcohol.

• Call your doctor at once if you have restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck.

• Loxapine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. You must not take loxapine if you are under the effects of alcohol.

• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Loxapine can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

What is loxapine?

• Loxapine is an antipsychotic medicine. It affects the actions of chemicals in your brain.

• Loxapine is used to treat schizophrenia.

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

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking loxapine?

• Loxapine is not for use in psychotic conditions related to dementia. Loxapine may reason heart failure, sudden death, or pneumonia in older adults with dementia-related conditions.

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to loxapine, or if you have decreased alertness caused by taking determined medications or drinking alcohol.

• To create certain loxapine is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· epilepsy or another seizure disorder;

· a history of low white blood cell (WBC) counts;

· glaucoma;

· urination problems;

· heart malady; or

· a history of breast cancer;

• Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

• Taking antipsychotic medicine during the recent 3 months of pregnancy may reason problems in the newborn, such as withdrawal symptoms, breathing problems, feeding problems, fussiness, tremors, and limp or stiff muscles. However, you may have withdrawal symptoms or another problems if you stop taking your medication during pregnancy. If you become pregnant while taking loxapine, do not stop taking it without your doctor's advice.

• It is not known whether loxapine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How must I take loxapine?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Take loxapine with a full glass of water.

• You may not start feeling better right away when you start taking loxapine. For excellent results, hold using the medicine as directed. Conversation with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve during treatment.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking loxapine?

• Loxapine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

• Avoid getting up too quick from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

• Avoid drinking alcohol. You must not take loxapine if you are under the effects of alcohol.

• Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercice and in hot weather. Loxapine can decrease perspiration and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

What are the possible side effects of loxapine?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using loxapine and call your doctor at once if you have:

· very stiff (rigid) muscles, tall fever, sweating, confusion, quick or uneven heartbeats, feeling like you might pass out;

· restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;

· tremor (uncontrolled shaking);

· trouble swallowing;

· seizure (convulsions);

· light bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;

· fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;

· vision changes;

· severe constipation; or

· few or no urinating.

• Another general side effects may include:

· dizziness or drowsiness;

· blurred vision;

· puffiness in your face;

· feeling restless or agitated;

· sleep problems (insomnia);

· breast swelling or discharge;

· changes in your menstrual periods;

· nausea, vomiting, constipation;

· changes in weight;

· dry mouth, stuffy nose; or

· mild skin rash, itching, or flaking.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect loxapine?

• Taking loxapine with another drugs that create you sleepy or slow your breathing can magnify these effects. Ask your doctor till taking loxapine with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medication, muscle relaxer, or medication for anxiety, depression, or seizures.

• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with loxapine, especially:

· bladder or urinary medicines such as darifenacin, tolterodine, solifenacin;

· bronchodilators such as ipratropium or tiotropium;

· cool or allergy medication that contains an antihistamine;

· medicine for Parkinson's malady; or

· medicine to treat excess stomach acid, stomach ulcer, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome.

• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with loxapine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about loxapine.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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