Loxapax-25 Capsule is used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). Loxapax-25 Capsule also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression, or bipolar disorder, is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes. 

Loxapax-25 Capsule contains 'Loxapine', which works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine and serotonin), thereby helping in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts. Loxapax-25 Capsule elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back. 

Take Loxapax-25 Capsule as your doctor has prescribed it. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as Parkinsonism, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, depression, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Loxapax-25 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Loxapax-25 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Loxapax-25 Capsule causes drowsiness and dizziness; do not drive unless you are alert. Loxapax-25 Capsule can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor for treating conduct disorder. Loxapax-25 Capsule should not be given to children for treating schizophrenia or mania. Avoid consuming alcohol with Loxapax-25 Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Loxapax-25 Capsule is used in the treatment of certain mood disorders like schizophrenia. This drug makes a person think more clearly, be less nervous and live a normal life. Loxapax-25 Capsule also decreases aggression and wishes to hurt yourself or other persons. It also helps in reducing hallucinations about the things that actually not present there. Being an antipsychotic drug, it works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances like dopamine in the brain.

• Dizziness
• Faintness.
• Blurred vision.
• Weakness.
• Dry mouth.
• Trouble in falling asleep or staying asleep.
• Increased saliva.
• Nausea.

Loxapax-25 Capsule have some sedative effects, start within 20 to 30 minutes and lasted through 12 hours, so it is advised to avoid driving or doing such work that needs mental alertness. Loxapax-25 Capsule can not be used in comatose patients or persons heavily dependent on barbiturates, alcohol, and narcotics. This medicine should not be used in people who are allergic to this medicine or any other component of the drug. Loxapax-25 Capsule should be used with caution in elderly persons as they are at more risk of serious side effects of the medicine. Loxapax-25 Capsule is not allowed to use for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis.  Loxapax-25 Capsule can be given to children above 10 years if prescribed by the doctor for treating a mental condition like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Loxapax-25 Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Loxapax-25 Capsule causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Loxapax-25 Capsule if you have diabetes as Loxapax-25 Capsule can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Loxapax-25 Capsule may not be suitable for people with a history of prolactin-dependant breast cancer as Loxapax-25 Capsule increases the levels of prolactin. Loxapax-25 Capsule should not be used in adults to treat dementia-related psychosis. 
 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Loxapax-25 Capsule may have interaction with medicines used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (aripiprazole), anxiety disorders (lorazepam, diazepam, alprazolam), depression (citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, trazodone, sertraline), allergy (diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine), mania (divalproex sodium), fits (gabapentin, clonazepam, lamotrigine, pregabalin ), pain (oxycodone, tramadol), asthma (albuterol), psychosis (quetiapine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Loxapax-25 Capsule may interact with alcohol, obesity, and high cholesterol levels.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Loxapax-25 Capsule may have interactions with dementia (memory loss), CNS depression, liver disease, seizures, low blood pressure, diabetes, lipid alterations, weight gain, parkinsonism, acute alcohol intoxication, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (occurs due to reaction with anti-psychotic drugs), Tardive dyskinesia (repetitive, involuntary movements), irregular heartbeat (with QT interval prolongation), kidney impairment/disease, blood abnormalities, lipid alterations, Priapism (prolonged erection of the penis), and hyperprolactinemia (higher levels of prolactin in the blood).

• ALBUTEROL
• GABAPENTIN
• QUETIAPINE
• CLONAZEPAM
• LAMOTRIGINE
• PREGABALIN
• HYDROXYZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• ESCITALOPRAM
• SERTRALINE
• TRAZODONE
• DULOXETINE
• FLUOXETINE
• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• LORAZEPAM
• ALPRAZOLAM
• CITALOPRAM
• DIAZEPAM

• Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
• Regularly attend therapy sessions.
• Perform meditation and yoga.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Learn about your condition, understand the risk factors and follow the doctor’s treatment plan.

While taking Loxapax-25 Capsule , you may become more sensitive to extreme temperature conditions (like too hot or too cold temperature), so it is advisable to avoid getting too cold or too hot or becoming dehydrated, especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition. 

Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, or feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.

Manic depression (bipolar disorder): It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings) and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking.