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How to Take Loxapine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a capsule and liquid to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose range is 10 – 250 mg/day in divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with coma, severe central nervous system depression, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Loxapine

This medication is a tranquilizer, prescribed for emotional and mental conditions.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Loxapine

India :

Loxapac (50mg) | Loxapac C | Enipaxol (25mg) | Loxapac (50mg) | Loxapac (25mg) | Loxapac (25 mg) | Normapac (25 mg) | Normapac | Loxonor (10mg) | Loxapac (10mg)

International :

Loxitane

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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