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CYPROHEPTADINE
Product:
CYPROHEPTADINE
Formulary:
Generic Formulary
Category:
Nutrition & Metabolism
Sub Group:
TONICS & APPETITE STIMULANTS
International Brand Name:
Periactin
Dosages:
4MG/2 mg/ml
Unit of Packing:
Tablets
In treatment of:
Adverse Effects:
1.Dizziness
2.Drowsiness
3.Fatigue
4.Nervousness
5.Sleepiness
6.Epigastric distress
7.Dry mouth
8.Nausea
9.Vomiting
10.Rash
11.Urine retention
12.Weight gain
Contraiindication:
1.Hypersensitivity to Cyproheptadine and other drugs of similar structure
2.Angle closure glaucoma
3.Acute asthma
4.Peptic ulcer
5.Bladder neck obstruction
6.Prostatic hyperplasia
7.Pyloroduodenal obstruction
8.Debilitated patients
9.Patient on monoamine oxidase inhibitory therapy.
Special Precaution:
1.Hypertension
2.Hyperthyroidism
3.Increased intraocular pressure
4.Bronchial asthma
5.Patient should be cautioned against activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, operating machine or involving in any hazardous activities 6.Avoid alcohol
Interaction:
Alcohol and other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic analgesics): CNS depressant action potentiated.
MAOIs, tricylic antidepressants and atropine: Antimuscarinic action potentiated.
Aminoglycosides: Ototoxicity produced by aminoglycosides masked.
Servings:
Adult: 12 - 16 mg / day in 3 - 4 divided doses.
Maximum dose: 32 mg / day
Migraine prophylaxis and vascular headaches: Initial dose: 4 mg and may be repeated after 30 minutes; A maintenance dose of 4 mg may be given every 4 to 6 hours.
Children above 6 years: 8 - 12 mg / day in 2 - 3 divided doses
Maximum dose: 16 mg / day
Children 2 - 6: 4 - 6 mg / day in 2 - 3 divided doses
Maximum dose: 12 mg / day
