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Definition of Cyproheptadine

1. Noun. An antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions.

Definition of Cyproheptadine

1. Noun. An antihistaminic, anticholinergic and antiserotonergic agent. ¹

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Definition of Cyproheptadine

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Medical Definition of Cyproheptadine

1. A serotonin antagonist and a histamine h1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc. Pharmacological action: anti-allergic agents, antipruritics, gastrointestinal agents, histamine h1 antagonists, serotonin antagonists. Chemical name: Piperidine, 4-(5H-dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methyl- (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Cyproheptadine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"Direct effects of cyproheptadine on pituitary GH synthesis and release were investigated. ... However, the same concentrations of cyproheptadine produced a ..."

2. Emergency And Continuous Exposure Guidance Levels For Selected Submarine by Best, National Research Council (U.S.) (2007)
"Prevention of high altitude-induced testicular disturbances by previous treatment with cyproheptadine in male rats. Arch. Androl. 24(2):201-205. ..."

3. Treatment of Depression edited by Cynthia D. Mulrow (2000)
"Adverse interaction of paroxetine and cyproheptadine [letter]. J Clin Psychiatry 1995;56(9):433-4. 599. Marchiando RJ, Cook MD, Jue SG. ..."

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