Loxapine Succinate
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Acute Agitation
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Loxapine Succinate
Treatment for
Schizophrenia
What is Loxapine Succinate
Loxapine
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia.
Loxapine
is the brand name
Loxapine Succinate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Loxapine
Loxapine
1988
78
Effectiveness
How Loxapine Succinate Affects Patients
Loxapine is a type of medication used to reduce anxiety and aggression. Its exact effects are not known, but it is thought to work by blocking the activity of two important brain messengers, dopamine and serotonin. This results in a calming effect on the brain.
How Loxapine Succinate works in the body
Loxapine works by blocking dopamine and serotonin, two brain chemicals that play a role in emotion. This helps to stop over-excitability in the brain, which can lead to calming effects and reduced aggression. The exact way that Loxapine works is unknown.
When to interrupt dosage
The advised dosage of Loxapine Succinate is contingent upon the diagnosed state, such as Acute Agitation, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. The amount of dosage changes in accordance with the technique of application featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Acute Agitation
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 13.6 mg, 34.0 mg, 6.8 mg, 68.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 9.1 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL
, Capsule, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Liquid - Oral, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder
Schizophrenia
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 13.6 mg, 34.0 mg, 6.8 mg, 68.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 9.1 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL
, Capsule, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Liquid - Oral, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder
Bipolar Disorder
, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 2.5 mg, 13.6 mg, 34.0 mg, 6.8 mg, 68.0 mg, 4.5 mg, 9.1 mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 25.0 mg/mL
, Capsule, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution - Oral, Solution, Liquid - Oral, Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Powder, metered, Aerosol, powder - Respiratory (inhalation), Aerosol, powder
Warnings
Loxapine Succinate has twenty-one contraindications and should not be administered concurrently with any of the conditions outlined in the subsequent table.
Loxapine Succinate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Lung Diseases
Do Not Combine
Brain Injuries, Traumatic
Do Not Combine
Shock
Do Not Combine
Disease
Do Not Combine
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Do Not Combine
Coma
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Heart Diseases
Do Not Combine
Pheochromocytoma
Do Not Combine
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Do Not Combine
severe, drug-induced depressed states
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Asthma
Do Not Combine
Renal Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
acute respiratory symptoms
Do Not Combine
Anesthesia, Cardiac Procedures
Do Not Combine
severe,drug-induced depressive states
Do Not Combine
Coma
Do Not Combine
Disease
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Loxapine Succinate.
Common Loxapine Succinate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Loxapine.
Aclidinium
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Aclidinium can be decreased when used in combination with Loxapine.
Amisulpride
Major
Loxapine may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.
Arformoterol
Major
The therapeutic efficacy of Arformoterol can be decreased when used in combination with Loxapine.
Axitinib
Major
The serum concentration of Axitinib can be increased when it is combined with Loxapine.
Loxapine Succinate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of this drug for mice when taken orally is 65mg/kg.
Loxapine Succinate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Loxapine Succinate?
171 active clinical trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Loxapine Succinate to relieve symptoms of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Acute Agitation.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Schizophrenia
97 Actively Recruiting
Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2
Acute Agitation
0 Actively Recruiting
Bipolar Disorder
0 Actively Recruiting
Loxapine Succinate Reviews: What are patients saying about Loxapine Succinate?
5
Patient Review
1/31/2008
Loxapine Succinate for Anxiousness associated with Depression
3.3
Patient Review
1/28/2013
Loxapine Succinate for Anxiousness associated with Depression
3.3
Patient Review
5/26/2009
Loxapine Succinate for Schizophrenia
3
Patient Review
5/17/2015
Loxapine Succinate for Anxiousness associated with Depression
2.7
Patient Review
10/22/2009
Loxapine Succinate for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality
1
Patient Review
1/25/2012
Loxapine Succinate for Anxiousness associated with Depression
Patient Q&A Section about loxapine succinate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is another name for loxapine?
"Loxapine powder for inhalation is approved by the FDA for treating acute agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder in adults."
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What class of drug is loxapine?
"Loxapine is aripiprazole, which is an antipsychotic medication that works by decreasing the abnormal excitement in the brain."
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What is loxapine succinate used for?
"Loxapine is used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders. This medicine helps patients think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It can reduce aggression and the desire to hurt oneself/others."
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Is loxapine an antidepressant?
"It has a volume of distribution of 55L/kg.
Loxapine is metabolized in the liver through aromatic hydroxylation, N-demethylation, or N-oxidation, with the metabolite amoxapine being active and marketed as an antidepressant. Loxapine is distributed throughout the body, including the central nervous system, with a volume of distribution of 55L/kg."
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