Halopac 25 Capsule
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Health Plan |
| Active Ingredient | Loxapine (25mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Dibenzoxazepine Derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Typical Antipsychotics |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 611 |
FAQ
Halopac 25 Capsule Reviews
Halopac 25 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.
Halopac 25 should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
Halopac 25 should be taken with food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dry mouth, abnormality of voluntary movements, urinary retention, constipation, and muscle rigidity. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly.
How Halopac 25 Capsule Works
Halopac 25 is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
How to Use Halopac 25 Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Halopac 25 is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Halopac 25 Capsule
- In Treatment of Bipolar disorder: Halopac 25 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.
- In Treatment of Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings, and behavior become abnormal. Halopac 25 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: Halopac 25 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. Halopac 25 prevents extreme changes in mood and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
Uses of Halopac 25 Capsule
- Treatment of Schizophrenia
- Treatment of Depression
- Treatment of Bipolar disorder
Halopac 25 Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Halopac 25 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Halopac 25 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Halopac 25 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Halopac 25 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Halopac 25 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Halopac 25.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halopac 25 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Halopac 25 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.
Quick Tips
- Older people who have memory loss and psychosis have a higher risk of death if they take Halopac 25.
- Immediately inform the doctor if the person taking Halopac 25 starts to have breathing problems.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Halopac 25 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Halopac 25 should be taken with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor as it can worsen the condition.
References
- Stahl SM, editor. Loxapine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 377-82.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 825-26.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Loxapine. [Updated 2018 Oct 31].
- Loxapine [FDA Label]. Mountain View, CA: Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 1975.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).