Loxapine
Loxapine is an antipsychotic used for selected psychotic disorders. Listed uses include Schizophrenia.
Key points
- Oral and inhaled formulations have different uses and risks.
- It can cause movement disorders, sedation and neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
- High fever with rigidity, seizures or severe breathing difficulty needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Formulation, breathing disease, seizures, movement disorders, heart risk and sedating medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for high fever with rigidity and confusion, seizures, fainting, severe bronchospasm or suicidal intent.