TSIPROGEPTADIN (Cyproheptadinum) *. 4 - (5-Dibenzo [a, d] tsiklogeptatrieniliden) -1-acid hydrochloride.

     Synonyms: Peritol, Adekin, Apetigen, Astonin, Cipractin, Cyprodin, Cyproheptadin hydrochlorid, Istabin, Pariactin, Peritol, Supersan, Vieldrin, Vinorex and others.

     Tsiprogeptadin has protivogistaminnoy activity (1 receptor blocking N), but a strong antiserotoninovym substance (less spazmogennye and other effects caused by serotonin). It has also antiholinergicheskoy activity. He has antiallergicheskoe effect, and particularly effective in curing zudyaschih (possibly due antiserotoninovogo action). The product blocks gipersekretsiyu somatotropina with akromegalii and secretion AKTG with Itsenko Kushinga syndrome.

     Apply in allergic diseases (acute and chronic hives, whey disease pollinoah, vazomotornom severe, contact dermatitis, neyrodermitah, swelling Kvinke with allergic reactions to receive medicines, etc.), and migraine (mainly due to antiserotoninovym effect) , a loss of appetite different etiology (neurogenic anorexia, chronic illness, etc.).

     The fact that Histamine and serotonin secretion increased pancreatic juice, also suggested a tsiprogeptadin comprehensive therapy in chronic pancreatitis.

     Assign inside: adults and 4 mg (1 tablet) 3 - 4 times a day, in smaller doses for children under age. In the age of 6 months to 2 years appoint cautiously in a daily dose to 0.4 mg / kg; From 2 to 6 years up to 6 mg / day (1 / 2 tablets three times a day); From 6 to 14 years up to 12 mg per day (1 tablet three times a day). Daily dose should not exceed 32 mg in adults, in children 2 to 6 years, 8 mg, 6-14-12 mg.

     Using the drug could fall, drought in the mouth, in rare cases, the concern ataxia, dizziness, nausea, skin rash.

     In view expressed sedative effect should be careful in appointing a drug individuals whose work involves the hard physical and mental work. During the treatment the drug is not used alcohol.

     The product contraindications in pregnancy, glaucoma, delayed urine, propensity to infections.

     Method of issuance: 4 mg tablets in a package of 20 pieces; Syrup (for children) in vials of 100 ml (1 ml of 0.4 mg drug).

     Storage: List B.

Materials allowed to copy only with the active hyperlink to the handbook of medicines