Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Contraindications and Precautions

• breast-feeding
  
• neonates
  
• asthma
  
• bladder obstruction
  
• cardiac disease
  
• children
  
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  
• closed-angle glaucoma
  
• contact lenses
  
• driving or operating machinery
  
• elderly
  
• GI obstruction
  
• hepatic disease
  
• ileus
  
• pregnancy
  
• prostatic hypertrophy
  
• urinary retention

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Jarabe oral de ciproheptadina

¿Qué es el jarabe oral de ciproheptadina?
La CIPROHEPTADINA (Periactin®) es un antihistamínico. Alivia los síntomás de la fiebre del heno (rinitis estacional), ronchas (sarpullido y picazón), inflamación de los ojos (conjuntivitis aguda, conjuntivitis alérgica) y otros tipos de alergia leves. Hay jarabe oral genérico de ciproheptadina disponible.

¿Qué debe saber mi profesional de la salud antes de recetarme ciproheptadina?
Necesita saber si usted presenta alguno de los siguientes problemás o situaciones:

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin®)

Classification:
Antihistamines
  » H1-blockers
      » Sedating H1-blockers

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) oral syrup

What is cyproheptadine oral syrup?
CYPROHEPTADINE (Periactin®) is an antihistamine. It relieves symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), hives (rash or itching), inflammation of the eyes (pink eye, allergic conjunctivitis), and other mild allergic conditions. Generic cyproheptadine oral syrup is available.

What should my health care professional know before I take cyproheptadine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) tablets

What are cyproheptadine tablets?
CYPROHEPTADINE (Periactin®) is an antihistamine. It relieves symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), hives (rash or itching), inflammation of the eyes (pink eye, allergic conjunctivitis), and other mild allergic conditions. Generic cyproheptadine tablets are available.

What should my health care professional know before I take cyproheptadine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Indications and Dosage

• allergic conjunctivitis
  
• allergic rhinitis
  
• anorexia _†
  
• anorgasmy _†
  
• Cushing’s syndrome _†
  
• headache _†
  
• migraine prophylaxis _†
  
• pruritus
  
• spasticity _†
  
• urticaria

_† non-FDA-approved indication

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Monitoring Parameters, Administration and Chemical Structure

Cyproheptadine Monitoring Parameters

• ECG: in specific patient populations
  
• LFTs: baseline

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Interactions

• Amantadine
  
• Amoxapine
  Antimuscarinics
  Anxiolytics, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
  Barbiturates
  
• Buprenorphine
  
• Butorphanol
  
• Clozapine
  
• Cyclobenzaprine
  
• Dextroamphetamine
  
• Disopyramide
  
• Dronabinol, THC
  
• Entacapone
  
• Ethanol
  
• Maprotiline
  Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
  
• Nabilone
  
• Nalbuphine
  
• Olanzapine
  Opiate agonists
  
• Orphenadrine
  
• Pentazocine
  Phenothiazines
  
• Pramipexole
  
• Pregabalin
  
• Ropinirole
  Sedating H1-blockers
  Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
  
• Tolcapone
  
• Tramadol
  Tricyclic antidepressants
  
• Venlafaxine

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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Adverse Reactions

• abdominal pain
  
• appetite stimulation
  
• blurred vision
  
• cholestasis
  
• confusion
  
• constipation
  
• diarrhea
  
• dizziness
  
• drowsiness
  
• elevated hepatic enzymes
  
• headache
  
• hepatitis
  
• hypotension
  
• impaired cognition
  
• insomnia
  
• jaundice
  
• nausea/vomiting
  
• palpitations
  
• restlessness
  
• seizures
  
• sinus tachycardia
  
• urinary retention
  
• weakness
  
• xerophthalmia
  
• xerostomia

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Tabletas de ciproheptadina

¿Qué son las tabletas de ciproheptadina?
La CIPROHEPTADINA (Periactin®) es un antihistamínico. Alivia los síntomás de la fiebre del heno (rinitis estacional), ronchas (sarpullido y picazón), inflamación de los ojos (conjuntivitis aguda, conjuntivitis alérgica) y otros tipos de alergia leves. Hay tabletas genéricas de ciproheptadina disponibles.

¿Qué debe saber mi profesional de la salud antes de recetarme ciproheptadina?
Necesita saber si usted presenta alguno de los siguientes problemás o situaciones:

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