Loxapine (Inhalation Route)

Name: Loxapine (Inhalation Route)

US Brand Name

  1. Adasuve

Descriptions

Inhaled loxapine is used to treat acute agitation in adult patients with schizophrenia or bipolar I disorder (type of depression). It works in the brain to increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, which are chemicals that help regulate agitation, schizophrenia, and depression. Loxapine is an antipsychotic medicine.

This medicine is available only under a special restricted distribution program called the Adasuve™ REMS program.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder

Pregnancy

Information about this loxapine-inhalation-route
Pregnancy Category Explanation
All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Other Medical Problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Asthma, or history of or
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or history of or
  • Wheezing—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
  • Congestive heart failure, history of or
  • Dehydration or
  • Heart attack, history of or
  • Heart disease, history of or
  • Stroke, history of—Use with caution. May cause side effects to become worse.
  • Fainting, history of or
  • Glaucoma or
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure) or
  • Seizures, history of or
  • Urinary retention (trouble passing urine)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
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