Loxapine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Loxitane, Loxitane C, Loxitane IM, Loxapac

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine may be taken with food or a full glass (8 ounces) of water or milk to reduce stomach irritation.

For patients taking the oral solution :

• Measure the solution only with the dropper provided by the manufacturer. This will give a more accurate dose.

The liquid medicine must be mixed with orange juice or grapefruit juice just before you take it to make it easier to take.

Do not take more of this medicine, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered . To do so may increase the chance of unwanted effects.

Dosing - The dose of loxapine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of loxapine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets or amount of solution that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking loxapine .

• For oral dosage forms (capsules, oral solution, or tablets):
  • Adults: To start, 10 milligrams taken two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose if needed.
  • Children up to 16 years of age: The dose must be determined by the doctor.
• For injection dosage form:
  • Adults: 12.5 to 50 milligrams every four to six hours, injected into a muscle.
  • Children up to 16 years of age: The dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is within one hour of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the capsule or tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.