All results For patients For health professionals Medical encyclopedia Natural products Internet results

Drug images Click to enlarge

Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is used for: Treating symptoms of allergic reactions (eg, caused by seasonal allergies, food, blood or plasma). It is also used to treat mild, uncomplicated hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Consumer Information (MedFacts) · More like this · Add to my drug list

cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine. Cyproheptadine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Cyproheptadine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Although not...
Consumer Information (Cerner Multum) · More like this · Add to my drug list · En Espanol

Cyproheptadine

Professional Monographs (FDA) · More like this · Add to my drug list

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
Competitively antagonizes histamine at H 1 receptor sites. Also exhibits antiserotonin activity.
A-Z Drug Facts (Facts & Comparisons) · More like this · Add to my drug list

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
Periactin is an antihistamine given to help relieve cold- and allergy-related symptoms such as hay fever, nasal inflammation, stuffy nose, red and inflamed eyes, hives, and swelling. Periactin may also be given after epinephrine to help treat anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Consumer Information (PDR) · More like this · Add to my drug list

See also: Allergic Reactions, Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Hay Fever, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced, Urticaria

Having trouble finding what you want?

• Try browsing our A-Z List of Drug Names or our Medical Encyclopedia.
• Try posting your query on the Drugs.com Community Discussion Boards
• Drug Interactions Checker provides detailed information on drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
• Pill Identifier will help you identify an unknown pill by imprint code or shape/color.
• Image Search is helpful if you want to know what a certain pill looks like.
• News, FDA Approvals or In The Pipeline may help if the drug you are looking for is a new drug.