Periactin

Anaphylaxis, Cold urticaria, Serotonin Syndrome + 10 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

7 Active Studies for Periactin

What is Periactin

Cyproheptadine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Cyproheptadine is a medication that blocks the action of two chemicals, serotonin and histamine. It is most commonly used to treat allergies, but it can also be used to increase appetite and to treat serotonin syndrome.

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

is the brand name

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Periactin Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride

Cyproheptadine

1981

78

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Cyproheptadine, also known as Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Anaphylaxis .

Anaphylaxis

Used to treat Anaphylaxis in combination with Epinephrine

Effectiveness

How Periactin Affects Patients

Cyproheptadine has been found to reduce the effects of serotonin on the body, such as a narrowing of the lungs and blood vessels. It has also been seen to be effective at preventing anaphylactic shock, although the exact reason is unclear and may be related to its effects on serotonin.

How Periactin works in the body

Cyproheptadine works by blocking histamine and serotonin from binding to their receptors. This allows it to reduce allergic reactions, and also stimulates the appetite center in the brain, which helps people eat more.

When to interrupt dosage

The prescribed dosage of Periactin is contingent upon the indicated condition, such as dermatographism, Desire for food and Hay Fever. The dosage amount is contingent upon the administering approach specified in the accompanying table.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Anaphylaxis

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Cold urticaria

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Serotonin Syndrome

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

dermatographism

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Rhinitis, Allergic

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Desire for food

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Rhinitis, Vasomotor

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Itching

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Angioedema and urticaria

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Hay Fever

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Conjunctivitis

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Conjunctivitis

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Blood Transfusion

, 4.0 mg, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Syrup, Syrup - Oral, Solution, Solution - Oral

Warnings

Periactin has ten contraindications and should not be administered when contending with the conditions in the following table.

Periactin Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Cyproheptadine may interact with Pulse Frequency

Frailty

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Glaucoma, Angle-Closure

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

Pyloric Stenosis

Do Not Combine

Peptic Ulcer

Do Not Combine

Prostatic Hypertrophy

Do Not Combine

Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Periactin.

Common Periactin Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Aclidinium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Cyproheptadine is combined with Aclidinium.

Azelastine

Major

Cyproheptadine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.

Cimetropium

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Cyproheptadine is combined with Cimetropium.

Eluxadoline

Major

The risk or severity of constipation can be increased when Cyproheptadine is combined with Eluxadoline.

Ethanol

Major

Cyproheptadine may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.

Periactin Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Taking too much cyproheptadine may cause severe drowsiness, dry mouth, and flushing. Most patients recover without serious effects, but if someone has overdosed on cyproheptadine, they should induce vomiting (if they have not already), use syrup of ipecac, and consider using gastric lavage and activated charcoal. To treat low blood pressure, vasopressors may be used, and physostigmine salicylate may be used to treat severe symptoms involving the central nervous system.

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Periactin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Periactin?

Currently, there are 20 active trials investigating the potential of Periactin in alleviating Cold urticaria, Hay Fever and Stimulating Appetite.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Desire for food

0 Actively Recruiting

Itching

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 3, Not Applicable

Rhinitis, Allergic

0 Actively Recruiting

Cold urticaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Rhinitis, Vasomotor

0 Actively Recruiting

Hay Fever

0 Actively Recruiting

Blood Transfusion

0 Actively Recruiting

Serotonin Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Conjunctivitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Anaphylaxis

3 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2

dermatographism

0 Actively Recruiting

Angioedema and urticaria

0 Actively Recruiting

Conjunctivitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Periactin Reviews: What are patients saying about Periactin?

5

Patient Review

5/7/2013

Periactin for Loss of Appetite

I was able to effectively get Periactin pills.

5

Patient Review

1/1/2014

Periactin for Hives

This pill really helped me with my hives. They would go away for a few days and then come back, but as long as I took the pill, they stayed gone. I think my hives were caused by anxiety and stress.

4.7

Patient Review

12/2/2015

Periactin for Loss of Appetite

When I first started this medication, I gained weight rapidly; going from 94lbs to 125lbs in a matter of weeks. After reaching my goal weight, I stopped the medication and within 4 months had gone back down to 104lbs. Recently, I restarted the medication (one pill per day) and have already seen results, gaining 6lbs in just one week. This stuff really works!

4.3

Patient Review

2/23/2013

Periactin for Headache caused by Disorder of Cranial Blood Vessels

I'm glad that this medication is working well for my son. He's been 11 years old and dealing with severe migraines for about the past month and a half, but since we started using periactin, the headaches have become less severe. With any luck, he'll be able to return to school soon enough.

4

Patient Review

6/15/2014

Periactin for Headache caused by Disorder of Cranial Blood Vessels

I'm currently taking this medication for vestibular migraines, which have stopped after two weeks. However, I have put on a few kilos and wish to stop the medication because of this side effect.

4

Patient Review

6/3/2014

Periactin for Itching

This helped me a lot with my allergies.

3.7

Patient Review

9/21/2013

Periactin for Hives

While this medication was effective in quickly getting rid of my hives, I had to discontinue use because it left me feeling depressed and exhausted. Additionally, it blocks the body's serotonin.

3.3

Patient Review

1/21/2013

Periactin for Loss of Appetite

It's alright, I guess.

1.3

Patient Review

7/15/2012

Periactin for Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction

I experienced seratonin syndrome, depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, a high pulse rate, extreme coldness, and crying.

1

Patient Review

11/16/2012

Periactin for Headache caused by Disorder of Cranial Blood Vessels

I don't have the disorder of cranial blood vessels, but I am having really bad headaches. I haven't taken this medicine yet and was wondering if anyone could give me any advise on taking this medicine for headaches.I also don't like the idea of gaining weight while taking this medicine.

1

Patient Review

11/18/2015

Periactin for Stuffy Nose

I didn't have a good experience with this medication. It made me very drowsy and I had restless legs, which is a feeling I really hate.
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Patient Q&A Section about periactin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Periactin used for weight gain?

"Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine medicine that is used to stimulate the appetite and promote weight gain."

Answered by AI

What are the side effects of taking Periactin?

"You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth/nose/throat while taking this medication. If you experience any of these symptoms, please tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately. To relieve dry mouth, suck on sugarless hard candy or ice chips, chew sugarless gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute."

Answered by AI

What is Periactin used for?

"This medication is used to relieve allergy symptoms, headaches, and motion sickness. It may also be prescribed to children to help them increase their appetite, empty their stomachs, and improve symptoms of nausea and vomiting."

Answered by AI

Why was Periactin taken off the market?

"At that time, FDA used its power under $ 314.161(a) to decide if Periactin 4-mg tablets were removed from store shelves for safety or effectiveness reasons. After looking through agency records, FDA has decided that Periactin 4-mg tablets were not removed from store shelves for safety or effectiveness reasons."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Periactin

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VR-Enhanced PMR for Post-Burn Symptoms

18+
All Sexes
Baltimore, MD

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), delivered either alone or enhanced with virtual reality (VR), can help treat chronic symptom, such as pain, itch, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue, in adult burn survivors. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does VR-enhanced PMR (VR-PMR) reduce chronic pain, anxiety, itch, sleep disturbances, and fatigue more effectively than standard PMR? * Is VR-PMR a feasible and acceptable self-administered home-based intervention for burn survivors? Researchers will compare two self-administered intervention conditions, VR-enhanced PMR and standard PMR, using a randomized to sequence crossover design to see if VR technology enhances the therapeutic effects of PMR on chronic symptom management in burn survivors. Participants will: * Complete home-based sessions of VR-enhanced PMR * Complete home-based sessions of standard PMR * Report symptoms such as pain, itch, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and fatigue throughout the study * Use VR equipment provided for the intervention period (during the VR-PMR arm)

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Sheera Lerman Zohar, PhD

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Lavender Aromatherapy for Anxiety and Pain During Otolaryngologic Procedures

18+
All Sexes
Los Angeles, CA

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy in adult patients undergoing awake otolaryngologic procedures in the outpatient clinic setting. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does lavender aromatherapy help reduce anxiety and/or pain, and improve patient comfort during awake otolaryngologic procedures in the clinic? * Do patients subjectively find aromatherapy relaxing and/or beneficial during the procedure? Researchers will compare lavender aromatherapy to placebo (an odorless liquid) to see if lavender aromatherapy helps improve patient comfort during their awake procedure Participants will: * Have their scheduled procedure performed with lavender aromatherapy or placebo during the duration of the procedure * Take a short, less than 1 minute questionnaire both before and after the procedure, describing their levels of anxiety, pain and subjective impressions of the aromatherapy

Recruiting
Paid Trial

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Otolaryngology Clinics

Ankona Ghosh, MD

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