ASENAPINE MALEATE vs LOXITANE C

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ASENAPINE MALEATE and LOXITANE C are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ASENAPINE MALEATE	LOXITANE C
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$73.98 /30	~$14.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ASENAPINE MALEATE	LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Breckenridge	Teva Branded Pharm
Dosage forms	Tablet	—
Drug class	Atypical Antipsychotic	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia	Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

asenapine maleate loxitane c

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$73.98 /30

~$14.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

ASENAPINE MALEATE

LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Breckenridge

Teva Branded Pharm

Dosage forms

Tablet

—

Drug class

Atypical Antipsychotic

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 24 hours (terminal/elimination half-life)

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia

Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Asenapine Maleate or Loxitane C?

Loxitane C costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $14.27 vs $73.98 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Asenapine Maleate and Loxitane C?

Asenapine Maleate contains Asenapine Maleate, while Loxitane C contains Loxapine Hydrochloride — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.