LOXAPINE - ORAL (Loxitane) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

MedicineNet.com

About Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map
February 10, 2012
Disclaimer

loxapine - oral, Loxitane

GENERIC NAME: LOXAPINE - ORAL (LOX-uh-peen)

BRAND NAME(S): Loxitane

Warning | Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

WARNING: There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as pneumonia, heart failure) when this medication is used in older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved for the treatment of dementia-related behavior problems. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication, as well as other effective and possibly safer treatments for dementia-related behavior problems, with the doctor.




Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Pill Identifier Icon

Need help identifying pills and medications?
Use the pill identifier tool on RxList.


Back to Medications Index

copyright


MedicineNet Doctors

Suggested Reading on loxapine - oral, Loxitane by Our Doctors

Emotional Wellness

Get tips on therapy and treatment.



Symptom Checker: Your Guide to Symptoms & Signs: Pinpoint Your Pain



loxapine - oral, Loxitane

What is a peripheral neuropathy?

Peripheral neuropathy is disorder of nerve(s) apart from the brain and spinal cord. Patients with peripheral neuropathy may have tingling, numbness, unusual sensations, weakness, or burning pain.

What causes a peripheral neuropathy?

There are many possible causes of peripheral neuropathy, including:

  1. Diabetes Mellitus

  2. Shingles (post herpetic neuralgia)

  3. Vitamin deficiency, particularly B12 and folate

  4. Alcohol

  5. Autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or Guillain-Barre syndrome

  6. AIDS, whether from the disease or its treatment, syphilis, and kidney failure

  7. Inherited disorders, such as amyloid polyneuropathy or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

  8. Exposure to toxins, such as heavy metals, gold...

Read the Peripheral Neuropathy article »




TOP 1
loxapine - oral, Loxitane Related Articles



Use Pill Finder Find it Now

Pill Identifier on RxList

  • quick,
    easy,
    pill identification

Find a Local Pharmacy

  • including
    24 hour
    pharmacies