FDA label
What is loxapine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of loxapine, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Loxapine capsules are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of loxapine in schizophrenia was established in clinical studies which enrolled newly hospitalized and chronically hospitalized acutely ill schizophrenic patients as subjects.”
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Loxapine, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Actavis Pharma, Inc. (ANDA072204). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Loxapine capsules are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of loxapine in schizophrenia was established in clinical studies which enrolled newly hospitalized and chronically hospitalized acutely ill schizophrenic patients as subjects.
Source: DailyMed label, set id a6107bb1-3e23-4c5d-bbf4-5e29deff6728, version 20, effective March 31, 2025. NDC 0591-0369, one of 24 listings for this product.
Questions
What is loxapine used for?
The FDA label says: “Loxapine capsules are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. The efficacy of loxapine in schizophrenia was established in clinical studies which enrolled newly hospitalized and chronically hospitalized acutely ill schizophrenic patients as subjects.”
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.