Monograph Details
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Allergic Disorders
> Allergies
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Cyproheptadine |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antihistamine. |
| Generic Name |
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Cyproheptadine HCl 4mg; scored tabs. |
| Indications |
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Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticaria, angioedema, reactions to blood. Adjunct in anaphylaxis. Cold urticaria. Dermatographism. |
| Children |
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<2yrs: not recommended. 2–6yrs: 2mg 2–3 times per day; max 12mg daily. 7–14yrs: 4mg 2–3 times per day; max 16mg daily. |
| Adults |
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≥14yrs: initially 4mg 3 times daily; usual range 12–16mg/day; max 0.5mg/kg per day. |
| Contraindications |
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MAOIs. Glaucoma. GI or urinary obstruction. Elderly. Debilitated. Neonates. Premature infants. Nursing mothers. |
| Precautions |
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Hyperthyroidism. Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Increased intraocular pressure. History of asthma. Pregnancy (Cat.B). |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. Anticholinergic effects potentiated by MAOIs. Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Drowsiness, dizziness, paradoxical excitement, anticholinergic effects, gastritis, hypotension, blood dyscrasias. |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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