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cyproheptadine

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cyproheptadine /cy·pro·hep·ta·dine/ (si″pro-hep´tah-dēn) an antihistamine with anticholinergic, sedative, and serotonin-blocking effects, used as the hydrochloride salt. It is also used in migraine prophylaxis.
Cyproheptadine
A substance that had transient currency with some atheletes as it was believed to stimulate the appetite
cyproheptadine [si″pro-hep´tah-dēn]
an antihistamine with sedative, anticholinergic, and serotonin-blocking effects; used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of nasal, eye, and skin manifestations of allergic reactions, including allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and itching, and also used in the prevention of migraine, administered orally.
cyproheptadine
a histamine and serotonin antagonist used as an antipruritic and antihistaminic. It has also been used in the treatment of pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism.
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The patient was placed on 1 mg of cyproheptadine three times daily and asked to return 1 month later.
Pediatric neurotology by Brookler, Kenneth H. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
Cyproheptadine is also a sedative and can have negative results on quality of life.
Put evidence into practice to prevent and manage anorexia by Becze, Elisa / ONS Connect
Anti-Serotonin Drugs Cyproheptadine (Periactin, Perhetine) This drug blocks the receptors for the neurochemical serotonin in the brain and prevents dilatation of the blood vessels which cause a headache - most important factors in preventing migraine.
Drugs for Migraine Treatment by Ricky Hussey / Health, general community
 
 
 
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