# Loxapine Succinate (Loxapine)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/loxapine-succinate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Loxapine Succinate?

Loxapine Succinate (brand name: Loxapine) is a prescription medication used to treat psychotic disorder and schizophrenia. Across the United States, 2,000 doctors prescribe Loxapine to approximately 872 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Loxapine

## Indications

Loxapine Succinate is prescribed for the treatment of psychotic disorders and schizophrenia.

## Conditions treated

- [Psychotic Disorders](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/psychotic-disorders)
- [Schizophrenia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/schizophrenia)

## Mechanism of action

Loxapine Succinate belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It works by affecting specific biological processes in the body to produce its therapeutic effect.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Antipsychotic
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

spasm of the neck muscles, sometimes progressing to tightness of the throat, swallowing difficulty, difficulty breathing, and/or protrusion of the tongue

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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