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Generic Periactin(Generic name: Cyproheptadine)
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Periactin (generic name Cyproheptadine) is used to treat allergies.
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brand name: Periactin
generic names: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, Cyproheptadine
How does it work? Cyproheptadine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines.
Histamine is released when the body responds to an allergen (e.g. pollen, cat hair, bird feathers. It binds to receptors (H-1 receptors) causing a range of effects, including, widening of small blood vessels in the nose and eyes and contraction of the muscles of the gastro-intestinal and respiratory tracts. These effects are responsible for the characteristic symptoms of allergies(such as inflammation of the skin, airways or tissues, rashes, itching of the skin, eyes or nose, nasal congestion or narrowing of the airways).
Cyproheptadine blocks the action of histamine on H1 receptors, thereby relieving the symptoms of allergic reactions.
Cyproheptadine is also used in the prevention or treatment of migraine headaches. It is not fully understood how it works in this condition. In addition to blocking the actions of histamine, it blocks the action of a chemical in the brain called serotonin. These chemicals are involved in migraine.
Cyproheptadine is called a sedating anti-histamine as it enters the brain in significant quantities and is therefore more likely to cause drowsiness than the newer group of non-sedating anti-histamines.
Where can I get more information? - Your pharmacist has more information about cyproheptadine written for health professionals that you may read.
What are cyproheptadine tablets?
CYPROHEPTADINE (Periactin®) is an antihistamine. It relieves symptoms of hay fever (seasonal rhinitis), allergic conjunctivitis), inflammation of the eyes (pink eye, hives (rash or itching), and other mild allergic conditions. Generic cyproheptadine tablets are available.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Periactin (Cyproheptadine) Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Periactin (Cyproheptadine). If Periactin (Cyproheptadine) is taken with certain other drugs, decreased, the effects of either could be increased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Periactin with the following:
Antidepressant drugs classified as MAO inhibitors, including Nardil and Parnate
Sedatives such as Nembutal and Seconal
Tranquilizers such as Librium and Valium
How can this medicine affect other medicines? There may be an increase in sedation when cyproheptadine is taken with alcohol or other sedating medicines such as hypnotics, anti-anxiety medcines, sedatives or tranquillisers).
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants (such as phenelzine) prolong and intensify the anti-cholinergic effects of antihistamines, such as, dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation.
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