Cyproheptadine

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Serotonin and H1 antagonist.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

6–9 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Allergic reactions, pruritus, increased appetite.

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy, MAO-A inhibitor.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults/teenagers > 14 years: 3-4 times/day 4-8 mg p.o.
  • Children 7-14 years: 2-3 times/day 4 mg p.o.
  • Children 2-6 years: 2-3 times/day 2 mg p.o.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Fatigue, serotoninergic syndrome, paresthesias, narrow-angle glaucoma.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Triyclic antidepressants can cause glaucoma or urinary retention, fluoxetine is reduced in its effect.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Children < 2 years, acute asthma attack, mechanical ileus, gastric outlet stenosis.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Peritol

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer