Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It may also be used to treat depression and bipolar disorder. It alters the thoughts and elevates the mood, improving the person’s ability to think, feel and behave.

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is used to treat certain mental disorders such as schizophrenia (a mental illness which causes disturbed thinking, strong emotions and abnormal behaviour), mania (an abnormally elevated mood state), behavioural problems in adults and children and symptoms of Tourette's disease (repetative uncontrolled movements and sounds).

Uses of Loxacalm Capsule

Benefits of Loxacalm Capsule

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Loxacalm 10mg Capsule helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

In Treatment of Depression

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Loxacalm 10mg Capsule prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.

In Treatment of Bipolar disorder

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule works to restore the normal balance of nerve activity in your brain. It can help prevent extreme changes in mood and help you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of low mood. It can take several weeks for this medicine to work and you may still feel low during this time. It is likely that you will take this medicine for at least six months but possibly much longer. It needs to be taken regularly to work effectively. Do not stop taking it unless your doctor advises you to. You should continue to eat well and keep fit to reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.

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Side effects of Loxacalm Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Loxacalm

Sleepiness
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Dryness in mouth
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Weight gain
Increased prolactin level in blood
Urinary retention
Constipation
Muscle stiffness
Tremors

How to use Loxacalm Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Loxacalm 10mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Loxacalm 10mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Loxacalm 10mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Loxacalm 10mg Capsule should be taken with food, preferably at the same time every day.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Loxacalm 10mg Capsule can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Immediately inform the doctor if the person taking Loxacalm 10mg Capsule starts to have breathing problems.
Older people who have memory loss and psychosis have a higher risk of death if they take Loxacalm 10mg Capsule.
Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor as it can worsen the condition.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Dibenzoxazepine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Typical Antipsychotics

Patient concerns

Suffering from bipolar disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

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Mujhe bipolar 2 depression hai

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Bipolar disorder type 2 is like BAD type 1, except there are majorly Depressive episodes interspersed with hypomanic episodes. Bipolar Affective Disorder is a chronic problem caused by Neuro chemical disturbance in brain. It is characterised by excessive mood swings leading to disruption in routine life. Treatment is with mood stabilizer medicines and antipsychotic medicines which may need to continue throughout life. Please see a psychiatrist for further guidance.

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Loxacalm 10mg Capsule

Product introduction

Uses of Loxacalm Capsule

Benefits of Loxacalm Capsule

In Treatment of Schizophrenia

In Treatment of Depression

In Treatment of Bipolar disorder

Side effects of Loxacalm Capsule

Common side effects of Loxacalm

How to use Loxacalm Capsule

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Top Psychiatrists

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