cyptadine 4mg 20 tab
سيبتادين 4مجم 20 قرص
cyproheptadineThe published official price. Pharmacies may differ slightly.
- Strength
- 4mg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- memphis
- Route
- oral.solid
The medical information below is guidance and may be incomplete or wrong. Do not change your medicine or dose based on it — ask a pharmacist or doctor.
Uses
Indicated for allergic rhinitis (perennial and seasonal), vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, dermatographism, and cold urticaria. Also used as adjunctive therapy in anaphylactic reactions after acute manifestations are controlled.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in newborns and premature infants, nursing mothers, and patients with hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine or structurally related drugs. Should not be used with MAO inhibitors.
Side effects
Common side effects include sedation, drowsiness, dizziness, and disturbed coordination. CNS effects such as confusion, restlessness, excitation, and rarely convulsions or hallucinations may occur. Anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, urinary retention, and blurred vision.
Warnings
Overdose in infants and children can cause hallucinations, CNS depression, convulsions, respiratory and cardiac arrest, and death. Patients should be warned about impaired mental alertness affecting ability to drive or operate machinery.
How it works
Cyproheptadine is a first-generation antihistamine that competitively antagonizes both histamine H1 receptors and serotonin receptors, with additional anticholinergic and sedative properties. It is well absorbed orally, metabolized in the liver, and excreted primarily in urine.
Storage
Store at controlled room temperature (20–25°C). Keep in a dry place away from light and moisture.