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Periactin
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...
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Periactin
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.
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Periactin (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride)
Competitively antagonizes histamine at H 1 receptor sites. Also exhibits antiserotonin activity.
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Periactin overdose
Periactin is an antihistamine drug, which is used to relieve allergy symptoms. A periactin overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this drug. This...
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See also: Allergic Reactions, Anorexia, Anorexia Nervosa, Cluster Headaches, Cushing's Syndrome, Hay Fever, Migraine, Pruritus, Sexual Dysfunction, SSRI Induced, Urticaria

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