Navane

Schizophrenia

Treatment

1 FDA approval

20 Active Studies for Navane

What is Navane

Thiothixene

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Thiothixene is an antipsychotic medication that works similarly to other antipsychotic drugs. It is used to treat mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Navane

is the brand name

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Navane Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Navane

Thiothixene

1967

50

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Thiothixene, also known as Navane, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses which include Schizophrenia .

Schizophrenia

Helps manage Schizophrenia

Effectiveness

How Navane Affects Patients

Thiothixene is an older type of antipsychotic drug that is not used as often today as newer drugs like risperidone. It belongs to a group of drugs called thioxanthene series and shares certain chemical and pharmacological similarities to other antipsychotics. However, it is not as effective as the newer medications.

How Navane works in the body

Thiothixene works by blocking certain receptors in the brain. It works on dopamine receptors to reduce symptoms of psychosis, serotonin receptors to reduce anxiety, depression and aggression, histamine receptors to cause sedation, weight gain and lower blood pressure, alpha receptors to reduce symptoms of Parkinson's and muscarinic receptors to cause dry mouth, blurred vision and difficulty urinating.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended measure of Navane is contingent upon the confirmed condition. The portion of dosage fluctuates, based on the technique of delivery (e.g. Capsule or Capsule - Oral) featured in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Schizophrenia

, 1.0 mg, 2.0 mg, 5.0 mg, 10.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 5.0 mg/mL

, Capsule, Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Solution, concentrate, Solution, concentrate - Oral

Warnings

Navane Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Coma

Do Not Combine

Shock

Do Not Combine

Disease

Do Not Combine

Mental Depression

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Navane.

Common Navane Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Amisulpride

Major

Thiothixene may increase the antipsychotic activities of Amisulpride.

Azelastine

Major

Thiothixene may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Deutetrabenazine

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Thiothixene is combined with Deutetrabenazine.

Ethanol

Major

Thiothixene may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Hydroxyzine

Major

The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Thiothixene is combined with Hydroxyzine.

Navane Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Signs of an overdose on Xanax include confusion, trouble swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, a tilted head, low blood pressure, muscle twitching, stiff muscles, excessive saliva, shaking, difficulty walking, and weakness.

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Navane Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Navane?

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Schizophrenia

98 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 1, Phase 2

Navane Reviews: What are patients saying about Navane?

5

Patient Review

5/28/2019

Navane for Schizophrenia

Navane has been an absolute godsend. I don't know how I would have lived without it these past 40 years.

5

Patient Review

10/26/2007

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

5

Patient Review

1/30/2009

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I sleep very well when I take this drug at night. It's also a lot less expensive than some of the newer drugs on the market.

5

Patient Review

3/24/2009

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I was having a lot of anxiety and struggling to focus, plus crying spells and involuntary muscle movements. This treatment really helped me get those under control.

5

Patient Review

10/2/2010

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I've been using this medication to treat my bipolar disorder for twenty years. I find it highly effective with few side effects. It's much better than many of the newer psychiatric medications on the market.

5

Patient Review

7/11/2010

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

Missing a dose of this medication would cause my hallucinations to come back, but Risperdal has completely eliminated that problem for me. I'm on the generic brand and it works just as well as its more expensive counterpart.

4.3

Patient Review

1/1/2013

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

This medication was really effective for my bi-polar disorder. However, I did experience some weight gain and increased prolactin levels.

4.3

Patient Review

3/12/2011

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I've been on Navane for decades now, and it's the only thing that keeps me stable. I know it's not perfect, but it's better than anything else I've tried.

3.7

Patient Review

5/4/2010

Navane for Schizophrenia

I've been on Navane for a couple years now. It's not perfect, but it does the job. That said, be careful; this medication caused me to put on a lot of weight. Additionally, you have to be careful about what other medications you take while on Navane because they tend to interact.

2.7

Patient Review

7/19/2009

Navane for Schizophrenia

I was given this medication for psychosis. After a few weeks, I had extremely adverse reactions including shaking, loss of all emotion, depression, and suicide thoughts. I was 36 years old at the time. I was put on the drug again at age 50. It was fine for a few weeks but then I had the same problems, with less shaking.

1.3

Patient Review

4/8/2010

Navane for Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality

I've been taking this medication because I can't afford the more expensive option, risperdal.
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Patient Q&A Section about navane

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is Navane used for?

"Thiothixene, also known as Navane, is an antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and other conditions with psychotic features, including bipolar disorder. Thiothixene is rarely used today to treat psychosis."

Answered by AI

Is Navane discontinued?

"The Navane brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. However, if generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available."

Answered by AI

Is Navane an atypical antipsychotic?

"The following is a paraphrased version of the text above:

Navane (Thiothixene) is a typical antipsychotic drug. It is used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain."

Answered by AI

What drug class is Navane?

"These drugs are also called “typical antipsychotics.”

Navane is a member of the class of drugs known as antipsychotics, or first-generation drugs. These drugs are sometimes referred to as "typical antipsychotics.""

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Navane

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fMRI for Cognitive Flexibility

18 - 35
All Sexes
Iowa City, IA

The goal of this basic experimental research study is to examine how the human thalamus supports flexible thinking and behavior. Specifically, the research aims to elucidate how the mediodorsal (MD) thalamus encodes and updates "context"-the mental framework that determines which rules or actions are relevant in a given situation. This work may contribute to understanding why certain psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia and ADHD, involve difficulties with cognitive flexibility and control. The primary research questions are: Does the MD thalamus represent the context that organizes how working memory guides task selection? Does the MD thalamus signal when context needs to be updated after a change in task demands? Do these thalamic representations support generalization to new situations or rules? Participants will complete cognitive tasks while undergoing high-resolution brain imaging using 7-Tesla MRI. The investigators will combine behavioral data, computational modeling, and advanced neuroimaging analyses to examine how the thalamus interacts with the cortex during flexible decision-making.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

The University of Iowa

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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Schizophrenia

18 - 65
All Sexes
Nashville, TN

The central hypothesis is this: DMN connectivity can be modulated with inhibitory cTBS when delivered on an accelerated treatment schedule. This study seeks to provide evidence that accelerated, network-targeted inhibitory stimulation of the DMN leads to both altered network activity and a concomitant behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. This study will also compare the effect of inhibitory cTBS in healthy individuals, as it may also lead to both altered network activity and a behavioral change in cognitive performance in individuals without schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. If successful, this study will have identified a safe, effective, and broadly applicable treatment for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia that has potential for translation into many other psychiatric and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital

Heather Ward, MD

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Psychosocial Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia

18 - 50
All Sexes
Cleveland, OH

The purpose of this study is to understand how different types of community-based mental health care affect thinking abilities, daily functioning, and brain activity in adults with schizophrenia and related conditions. The investigators are especially interested in learning whether the Clubhouse Model-a structured, supportive community for individuals with mental illness-has unique benefits compared to standard outpatient mental health services. If participants decide to join, they will be asked to complete a total of six study visits with the research team over the course of your participation. Three of these study visits are at the beginning (baseline) and the remaining three are six months later. Two of the three visits will includes interviews, questionnaires, and thinking and memory tasks (cognitive testing) and one session will be an MRI brain scan, which is a safe and non-invasive imaging procedure. The total time required for each visit will be approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Participants may take breaks as needed.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

Case Western Reserve University

Jessica A Wojtalik, PhD

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