Loxitane

Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Acute Agitation

Treatment

20 Active Studies for Loxitane

What is Loxitane

Loxapine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia.

Loxapine

is the brand name

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Loxitane Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Loxapine

Loxapine

1988

78

Effectiveness

How Loxitane Affects Patients

Loxapine is a type of tranquilizer used to treat psychological disorders. It works by blocking certain receptors in the brain, like those that affect dopamine and serotonin, which can help to reduce aggression and promote a calming effect. The exact way it works is unknown, but it is believed that it helps to inhibit activity in the brain.

How Loxitane works in the body

Loxapine works to reduce excitability in the brain and calm people down. It does this by blocking the effects of dopamine and serotonin, two chemicals in the brain that can increase activity. The exact way it works is unknown, but it has been seen to reduce aggression and promote relaxation in animals.

When to interrupt dosage

The measure of Loxitane is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Acute Agitation, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. The amount of dosage fluctuates as per the technique of delivery outlined in the following table.

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

Loxitane has twenty-one contraindications and must not be employed in cases of the disorders listed in the table below.

Loxitane 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 Loxitane.

Common Loxitane 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.

Loxitane Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of the drug in mice has been found to be 65mg/kg if taken orally.

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Loxitane Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Loxitane?

171 active studies are being conducted to analyze the potential of Loxitane in managing 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

Loxitane Reviews: What are patients saying about Loxitane?

4.3

Patient Review

2/1/2008

Loxitane for Schizophrenia

I've only been on Loxitane for a short while, but I could tell it was helping me almost immediately. My thinking became clearer and I felt less anxious.

3.7

Patient Review

10/26/2013

Loxitane for Schizophrenia

The patient has been taking the medication for just under six months and it has been helping. The morning dose is key, as that seems to be when the voices are most active. However, the patient still struggles with depression and often sleeps for 12-20 hours a day.
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Patient Q&A Section about loxitane

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is loxapine used for depression?

"Loxapine is a drug used to treat agitation, schizophrenia, and depression. It increases levels of dopamine and serotonin in the brain, which helps to regulate these conditions."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of loxitane?

"To minimize the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

The following effects may occur: drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, constipation, dry mouth, weight gain, or blurred vision. If you experience any of these effects, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Dizziness and lightheadedness can make falls more likely. Rise slowly when moving from a sitting or lying position. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, rise slowly when moving from a sitting or lying position."

Answered by AI

What class of drug is loxitane?

"Loxitane is a prescription medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. It is usually taken either alone or with other medications. Loxitane belongs to a class of drugs known as antipsychotics, 1st generation."

Answered by AI

What is loxitane used for?

"Loxapine is used to treat schizophrenia. It is a mental illness that causes disturbed or unusual thinking, loss of interest in life, and strong or inappropriate emotions. Loxapine is in a group of medications called conventional antipsychotics."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Loxitane

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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