Loxapine
LOXAPINE
(loxapine succinate) Capsule
DRUG DESCRIPTION
Loxapine, a dibenzoxazepine compound, represents a subclass of tricyclic antipsychotic agents, chemically distinct from the thioxanthenes, butyrophenones, and phenothiazines. Chemically, it is 2-Chloro-11-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)dibenz[b,f][1,4]oxazepine. It is present as the succinate salt.
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LOXAPINE BASE
Each capsule for oral administration, contains loxapine succinate 6.8, 13.6, 34.0 or 68.1 mg equivalent to 5, 10, 25 or 50 mg of loxapine base respectively. It also contains the following inactive ingredients: anhydrous lactose, benzyl alcohol NF, butyl paraben NF, edetate calcium disodium USP, gelatin, magnesium stearate, methyl paraben NF, polacrilin potassium, propyl paraben NF, sodium lauryl sulfate NF, sodium propionate NF, talc, and titanium dioxide. Additionally, the 10 mg capsule contains D&C Yellow 10 and FD&C Yellow 6, the 25 mg capsule contains D&C Yellow 10 and FD&C Blue 1, the 50 mg capsule contains FD&C Blue 1.
Generic Name: Loxapine Succinate
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