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About Loxonor 10mg Tablet
Loxonor 10mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called 'antipsychotics' used to treat schizophrenia and manic depression (or bipolar disorder). Loxonor 10mg Tablet also treats short-term treatment of long-term aggression in people with Alzheimer's dementia and mentally disabled children. Schizophrenia is a mental condition in which the person may feel, hear or see things that are not there, believe things that are not truly feel unusually suspicious or confused. Manic depression, or bipolar disorder, is a severe brain disorder in which a person experiences extreme mood swings (variance in thinking) and frequent mood and behaviour changes.
Loxonor 10mg Tablet contains 'Loxapine', which works by blocking the effects of chemical messengers in the brain (i.e., dopamine and serotonin), thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour, and thoughts. Loxonor 10mg Tablet elevates the symptoms of the disease and prevents them from coming back.
Take Loxonor 10mg Tablet as your doctor has prescribed it. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as Parkinsonism, difficulty sleeping, sleepiness, depression, anxiety, restlessness, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Loxonor 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Loxonor 10mg Tablet causes drowsiness and dizziness, do not drive unless you are alert. Loxonor 10mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor for treating conduct disorder. Loxonor 10mg Tablet should not be given to children for treating schizophrenia or mania. Avoid consuming alcohol with Loxonor 10mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Loxonor 10mg Tablet
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Medicinal Benefits
Loxonor 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of certain mood disorders like schizophrenia. This drug makes a person think more clearly, be less nervous and live a normal life. Loxonor 10mg Tablet also decreases aggression and wishes to hurt your self or other persons. It also helps in reducing hallucinations about the things that actually not present there. Being an antipsychotic drug, it works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances like dopamine in the brain.
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Side Effects of Loxonor 10mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Loxonor 10mg Tablet have some sedative effects, start within 20 to 30 minutes and lasted through 12 hours, so it is advised to avoid driving or doing such work that needs mental alertness. Loxonor 10mg Tablet can not be used in comatose patients or persons heavily dependent on barbiturates, alcohol, and narcotics. This medicine should not be used in people who are allergic to this medicine or any other component of the drug. Loxonor 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in elderly persons as they are at more risk of serious side effects of the medicine. Loxonor 10mg Tablet is not allowed to use for the treatment of dementia-related psychosis. Loxonor 10mg Tablet can be given to children above 10 years if prescribed by the doctor for treating a mental condition like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Loxonor 10mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Rise slowly from sitting or lying position as Loxonor 10mg Tablet causes orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Inform your doctor before taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet if you have diabetes as Loxonor 10mg Tablet can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Loxonor 10mg Tablet may not be suitable for people with a history of prolactin-dependant breast cancer as Loxonor 10mg Tablet increases the levels of prolactin. Loxonor 10mg Tablet should not be used in adults to treat dementia-related psychosis.
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Loxonor 10mg Tablet works by balancing the chemical messengers called neurotransmitters and blocking the effect of dopamine and serotonin located in the brain, thereby helps in improving mood, behaviour and thoughts.
Loxonor 10mg Tablet can cause tiredness, dizziness and vision problems. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery without consulting your doctor. It may also lower your blood pressure on sudden standing leading to dizziness, so try to get up easily to avoid this.
Loxonor 10mg Tablet may cause an increase in blood glucose (sugar) levels. So, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet. Diabetes patients should consult a doctor before taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet.
Yes, orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Loxonor 10mg Tablet. Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.
Loxonor 10mg Tablet may make you sweat less, making you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid doing things that may cause you to overheat, such as hard work or exercise in hot weather, or using hot tubs. When the weather is hot, drink a lot of fluids and dress lightly.
Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Loxonor 10mg Tablet. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevents drying of the mouth.
Loxonor 10mg Tablet is known to cause increased mortality in people who are elderly with dementia. So, please inform your doctor if you have dementia; before starting Loxonor 10mg Tablet.
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While taking Loxonor 10mg Tablet, you may become more sensitive to extreme temperature conditions (like too hot or too cold temperature), so it is advisable to avoid getting too cold or too hot or becoming dehydrated, especially during summer. Drink plenty of fluid and water to cope with this condition.
Disease/Condition Glossary
Schizophrenia: It is a condition in which the person may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true, feel unusually suspicious or confused. Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders, movement disorders, disorganized thinking, loss of interest, lack of emotions, etc.
Manic depression (bipolar disorder): It is a serious brain disorder in which a person goes through unusual mood changes (mood swings) and frequent changes in his/her behaviour and thinking.