CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Post-LOE

cyproheptadine hydrochloride

ANDAORALTABLET
Approved
Sep 2003
Lifecycle
Post-LOE
Competitive Pressure
30/100

Mechanism of Action

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Cyproheptadine is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects. Antiserotonin and antihistamine drugs appear to compete with serotonin and histamine, respectively, for receptor sites. Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism After a single 4 mg oral…