Cyproheptadine Tablets
Designed to support allergy management; indicated to mitigate allergic reactions and relieve seasonal symptoms.
Strengths: 4mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Periactin
- Therapeutic class
Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
First-Generation Antihistamine
- Known off-label uses
migraine prophylaxis; appetite stimulation
- Contraindications
narrow-angle glaucoma; prostatic hypertrophy; bladder neck obstruction
- Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use with caution in elderly
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dry mouth; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
blurred vision; tachycardia
- Serious side effects
seizures — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Age restrictions
Caution in paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult physician. Breastfeeding: safety not established.
Patient summary
Designed to support allergy management; indicated to mitigate allergic reactions and relieve seasonal symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Acts as an antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin receptors. This dual-action pathway effectively manages histamine-mediated allergic inflammation while also modulating serotonin pathways.
Cyproheptadine Tablets
Designed to support allergy management; indicated to mitigate allergic reactions and relieve seasonal symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cyproheptadine
- Listed indication(s): Urticaria, Allergic Rhinitis, Pruritus
Available option
- 120 tablets - 4 mg1362-4-mg-16377