Cyproheptadine hydrochlorideProduct ingredient for Cyproheptadine
- Name
- Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Drug Entry
- Cyproheptadine
Cyproheptadine is a potent competitive antagonist of both serotonin and histamine receptors.8 It is used primarily to treat allergic symptoms, though it is perhaps more notable for its use in appetite stimulation11 and its off-label use in the treatment of serotonin syndrome.2
- Accession Number
- DBSALT000625
- Structure
Structure for Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (DBSALT000625)
- Synonyms
- Cyproheptadine HCl