Description
Belonging to the first-generation antihistamine group, this drug is a very commonly used medicine for the management of common allergic conditions. Its antiserotonergic effect makes it suitable for use in many other health conditions, e.g serotonin syndrome. It has a vast range of side effects and should be used carefully.
BASIC INFO.:
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- CAS number: 129-03-3
- Name: Cyproheptadine.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
- Treatment and Functions: In the management of allergic conditions.
- Physical Form: White to Slight Yellow Solid.
- Medicine Type: Human.
- Ingredients: Cyproheptadine API
- Recommended for: Humans having allergic conditions.
- Storage: Store at room temperature and protect from light.
USES:
This drug has a list of indications with allergies at the top of the list followed by Hay Fever. Cyproheptadine also has its off-label uses in the management of migraine, serotonin syndrome, and drug-induced restlessness.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Cyproheptadine is a tricyclic benzocycloheptene and has an IUPAC name of 1-methyl-4-(2-tricyclo-penta-deca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13-heptaenylidene)piperidine. The chemical formula for this drug is C21H21N. It consists only of 3 elements namely carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
PRODUCT APPLICATION:
Allergies in the human body are the manifestations of excess release of histamine by selective cells. This histamine then causes symptoms such as watery eyes, sneezing, skin reactions, etc. Cyproheptadine has antihistaminic action and blocks the action of histamine, thus, preventing allergies and hay fever. Due to its ability to antagonize serotonin, cyproheptadine has its use in serotonin syndrome and the prevention of migraines.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
- Melting Point – 3-113.3℃
- Density – 1±0.1 g/cm3
- Form – Solid
- HS Code – 29143990
- Color – White to Slight Yellow.
- Molecular Weight –406g/mol.
- Solubility – Soluble in Water.
