Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Pediatric Patients

Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and young children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions, respiratory and cardiac arrest, and death.

Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly, in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation.

CNS Depressants

Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.

Activities Requiring Mental Alertness

Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.

Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients (see PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use).

Legal Issues

There is currently no legal information available for this drug.

FDA Safety Alerts

There are currently no FDA safety alerts available for this drug.

Manufacturer Warnings

There is currently no manufacturer warning information available for this drug.

FDA Labeling Changes

There are currently no FDA labeling changes available for this drug.

Uses

Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis

Vasomotor rhinitis

Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods

Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.

Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma

Cold urticaria

Dermatographism

As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

History

There is currently no drug history available for this drug.

Other Information

Cyproheptadine HCl USP, is an antihistaminic and antiserotonergic agent.

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride USP is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline solid, with a molecular weight of 350.89, which is soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. It is the sesquihydrate of 4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride. The molecular formula of the anhydrous salt is C21H21N•HCl and the structural formula of the anhydrous salt is:

chemical structure

C21H21N• HCl M.W. 350.89

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride USP is available for oral administration in 4 mg tablets. Inactive ingredients include: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate.

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Manufacturers


  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.]
  • Physicians Total Care, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Physicians Total Care, Inc.]
  • Boscogen, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Boscogen, Inc.]
  • Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Cypress Pharmaceutical, Inc.]
  • Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Par Pharmaceutical Inc.]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Corepharma, Llc
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Corepharma, Llc]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride ) Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • Cardinal Health
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Cardinal Health]
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Bryant Ranch Prepack]
  • Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.]
  • Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Ncs Healthcare Of Ky, Inc Dba Vangard Labs]
  • Remedyrepack Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Remedyrepack Inc. ]
  • State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [State Of Florida Doh Central Pharmacy]
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc]
  • Avkare, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Avkare, Inc.]
  • C.o. Truxton, Inc.
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [C.o. Truxton, Inc.]
  • Carilion Materials Management
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Carilion Materials Management]
  • Ingenus Pharmaceuticals Llc
    Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablet [Ingenus Pharmaceuticals Llc]

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