EQUETRO vs LOXITANE IM

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 8, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. EQUETRO and LOXITANE IM 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	EQUETRO	LOXITANE IM
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	~$14.27 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Validus Pharms	Actavis Labs Ut Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Injectable
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	—
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)	—
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders	Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

equetro loxitane im

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

~$14.27 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

LOXAPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Validus Pharms

Actavis Labs Ut Inc

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Injectable

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)

—

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Equetro or Loxitane Im?

Equetro costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $7.33 vs $14.27 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 Equetro and Loxitane Im?

Equetro contains Carbamazepine, while Loxitane Im 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.