Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Cyproheptadine
Packet of 15ml Drop
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Apetin Drop belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms of inflammation as well as itching, swelling and rashes. It is also used to treat loss of appetite (need for food). It is an effective hunger stimulant.
Apetin Drop can be taken with or without food and it is better to take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
This medicine may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worries you. It may cause a headache in some cases. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Cyproheptadine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms
Pharmacokinetics. Cyproheptadine is well-absorbed following oral ingestion, with peak plasma levels occurring after 1 to 3 hours. Its terminal half-life when taken orally is approximately 8 hours.
Dizziness
Headache
Documented hypersensitivity.
Premature infants and neonates.
Nursing women.
Concomitant monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy.
Narrow-angle glaucoma.
Stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction.
Symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy.
Bladder neck obstruction.
Apetin Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Apetin Drop may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Apetin Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Unless Apetin Drop is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
In the US, prescription cyproheptadine is indicated for the treatment of various allergic symptomatologies - including dermatographia, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and urticaria - as well as adjunctive therapy in the management of anaphylaxis following treatment with epinephrine
Severe Interactions of cyproheptadine include: metyrapone. selegiline.
Serious Interactions of cyproheptadine include: desvenlafaxine. eluxadoline. isocarboxazid. phenelzine. procarbazine. ...
Mild Interactions of cyproheptadine include: ashwagandha. brimonidine. eucalyptus. nettle. sage
Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Apetin Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Apetin Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take Apetin Drop as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery as it may decrease alertness.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Apetin Drop, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Apetin Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
