Thiothixene

Generic name: thiothixene [ THYE-oh-THIX-een ]
Brand name: Navane
Dosage form: oral capsule (1 mg; 10 mg; 2 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Thioxanthenes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Apr 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is thiothixene?

Thiothixene is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia.

Thiothixene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use thiothixene if you have a blood cell disorder, or if you have drowsiness, slow breathing, weak pulse, or decreased alertness (such as after drinking alcohol or taking medicines that make you sleepy).

Thiothixene is not approved for use in older adults with dementia-related psychosis.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use thiothixene if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• a blood cell disorder such as anemia, low white blood cell counts, or low platelets; or

• drowsiness, slow breathing, weak pulse, or decreased alertness (such as after drinking alcohol or taking medicines that make you sleepy).

Thiothixene may increase the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis and is not approved for this use.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• heart disease;

• low white blood cell (WBC) counts;

• breast cancer; or

• alcoholism.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you become pregnant. Taking antipsychotic medi...