Hydron;1-methyl-4-(2-tricyclo[9.4.0.03,8]pentadeca-1(15),3,5,7,9,11,13-heptaenylidene)piperidine;chloride

용도Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is an antihistamine in which antiserotonin activity has been demonstrated both in vivo and in vitro. As yet, however, there is no evidence that this action contributes to clinical therapeutic effects. Anticholinergic and sedative effects are observed. Cyproheptadine may be more effective than other H1 blockers in the management of cold urticaria.

일반 설명Cyproheptadinehydrochloride, 4-(5H-dibenzo-[a,d]-cyclohepten-5-ylidine)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride sesquihydrate(Periactin), is slightly soluble in water and sparingly solublein alcohol.Cyproheptadine possesses both antihistamine and antiserotoninactivity and is used as an antipruritic agent. It isindicated for the treatment of hypersensitivity reactions,perennial, and seasonal allergic rhinitis; vasomotor rhinitis;allergic conjunctivitis, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestationsof urticaria and angioedema; amelioration of allergicreactions to blood or plasma; and cold urticaria. It is alsoused off-label for nightmares associated with posttraumaticstress disorder (PTSD), prevention of migraine, suppressionof vascular headaches, and appetite stimulation. Sedation isthe most prominent side effect, and this is usually brief, disappearingafter 3 or 4 days of treatment.