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loxapine succinate

loxapine succinate (LOXITANE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — loxapine succinate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

loxapine succinate (LOXITANE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN loxapine succinate
Brand LOXITANE
Mechanism D2-like dopamine receptor antagonist
Target D2-like dopamine receptor
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

D2-like dopamine receptor antagonist

Primary target: D2-like dopamine receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is loxapine succinate?

loxapine succinate (LOXITANE) is a d2-like dopamine receptor antagonist. Associated with ELITE PHARMACEUTICALS INC /NV/. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for loxapine succinate?

LOXITANE is a marketed brand name for loxapine succinate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of loxapine succinate?

loxapine succinate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.