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loxapine + midazolam

Development stage
Unknown
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral (loxapine), Intramuscular (loxapine), Inhalation (loxapine), Intravenous (midazolam), Intranasal (midazolam), Oral (midazolam)
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Overview

This is a combination of two pharmaceutical agents: loxapine and midazolam. Loxapine is a typical antipsychotic primarily used in the treatment of schizophrenia and acute agitation. It acts mainly as a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and also blocks serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, though its precise mechanism is not fully established[1][4][5]. Midazolam is a short-acting benzodiazepine with sedative, anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, and amnesic properties. It acts as a positive allosteric modulator at the GABA(A) receptor complex[3]. The combination may be used in clinical settings for rapid control of acute agitation or severe behavioral disturbances where both sedation and antipsychotic effects are desired[2][4]. The use together increases risk of CNS depression due to additive effects on sedation[7].

Brand names
Adasuve (loxapine)Xylac (loxapine)
Other names
LoxapinaLoxapinumOxilapine (for loxapine)
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Targets

DRD4 (Dopamine D4 Receptor)HTR2A (Serotonin receptor 5-HT2A)BZD site (GABA-A receptor benzodiazepine site)HTR2C (5-hydroxytryptamine 2C receptor)DRD2 (Dopamine D2 Receptor)

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