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Cyproheptadine
Latest prescription information about Cyproheptadine. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Cyproheptadine
Pronunciation : si proe hep' ta deen
Therapeutic Classification : antihistamines and decongestants
Trade Name(s):
India- Actiliv Syr, Add App Syr, Alcyp-T Dps Drops, Alcyp-T Syr, Anabol Syr, Anabol Tab, Anorexin Plus Syr, Apcyp-T Syr, Apecyp Syr, Apedin Syr, Apel Syr, Apel Tab, Apel-G Drops, Apel-G Syr, Apemore Syr, Apenic Cap, Apenorm Tab, Apeplus Syr, Apetamin Syr, Apia Syr, Apirich Syr, Apitus-Tc Syr, Appe-Care Syr, Appet Syr, Appetidin Syr, Appetidin Tab, App-Up Syr, App-Up Tab, Aptaur Syr, Apticyp Syr, Aptitab Tab, Asi-Liv Syr, Atric Plus Syr, Auz Syr, Bal-Riactin Syr, Bio Cyp Syr, C-Apetite Syr, Cedel Syr, Chocy Dps P-Drops, Chocy Syr, Ciplactin Syr, Ciplactin Tab, Cipliv Syr, Clydin Syr, Crucip Syr, Cyaptin Syr, Cyaptin With Calcium Syr, Cyaptin-Sf Syr, Cydine Syr, Cypee Syr, Cypgo Syr, Cyphoden Drops, Cyphoden Syr, Cypine-Ts Syr, Cyp-L Drops Drops, Cyp-L Liqd, Cypolin Drops, Cypolin Syr, Cypomore Syr, Cypon Cap, Cypon Drops, Cypon-I Syr, Cyprea-T Syr, Cypro Syr, Cyprobit Syr, Cyproden Tab, Cyprodol Drops, Cyprodol Syr, Cypro-L Drops, Cypro-L Syr, Cyprowal Syr, Cyproz Syr, Cypup-L Syr, Cypup-Tr Syr, Dantizer-T Syr, Decyp-P Syr, Devlup Drops, Devlup Syr, Forliv Syr, Fortil Syr, Growise Syr, Hapeast Cap, Hapeast Syr, Hepsandinn Drops, Hito-En Syr, Hito-En Tab, Hungree Syr, Hungrykid Drops, Hungrykid Syr, Hypetin Drops, Hypetin Syr, Indocyp Syr, In-Oz Syr, Lecyp Syr, Livpron Syr, Lsky Syr, Lycyp Syr, M-Cyp Syr, Nbtone Syr, O-Ap Syr, Oraxin Drops, Oraxin Syr, Orliv Syr, Pepcip Syr, Pepller Syr, Peritol Drops, Peritol P-Liqd, Peritol Syr, Peritol Tab, Practin Syr, Practin Tab, Qcyp-L Syr, Scolactin Drops, Scolactin Syr, Stimulite-G Syr, Swilactin Drops, Swilactin Syr, Sycyp Drops, Sycyp Susp, Syliv Syr, Tapenic Liqd, Tricol Drops, Tricol Syr, Tricoplus Liqd, Tricyp Syr, Tridin-L Syr, Trisip Drops, Trisip Syr, Trizyp Syr, Trysip Syr, Tuk Syr, Unicyp Drops, Unicyp Syr, Yespon Syr, Zeeto Syr, Zycolin Syr, Zycyp Syr. International- Periactin. This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic rhinitis. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Adult- The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day. Child- The usual dose is 2 mg (1/2 tablet) two or three times a day. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, increased eye pressure, ulcer, difficulty in urinating, heart disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid exposure to sunlight; otherwise it may cause sunburn. Side Effects : Central Nervous System - Sedation, sleepiness, dizziness, disturbed coordination, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, sleeplessness, tingling, convulsions, emotional state, hallucination and faintness. Skin - Rash, edema, excessive sweating, hives and photosensitivity. Eye and ENT - Blurred vision, double vision, fainting and ringing in the ear. Heart - Low blood pressure, palpitations, fast heart rate and shock. Blood - Anemia and decrease in white blood cells and platelets. Gastrointestinal - Liver failure, dryness of mouth, stomach distress, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and jaundice. Genitourinary - Urinary frequency, difficulty in urination, urinary retention and early menses. Respiratory - Dryness of nose and throat, sputum, tightness of chest, wheezing and nasal stuffiness. Miscellaneous - Fatigue, chills, headache and increased appetite/weight gain. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. Keep away from children. Do not allow the liquid to freeze. |
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