Introduction
Arictin belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itc... View More
Uses of Arictin
Side effects of Arictin
How to use Arictin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arictin may be taken with ... View More
How Arictin works
Arictin is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching,... View More
What if you forget to take Arictin?
If you miss a dose of Arictin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
Indication
Rash, pruritus in a variety of condition, appetite stimulation, anorexia nervosa, cushing's syndrome, Nelson's syndrome, acromegaly, hyperprolactinemia,... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: Initially, 4 mg tid, adjusted as necessary. Usual: 12-16 mg daily in 3-4 divided doses. Max: 32 mg/day. Treatment a... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: 2-6 yr 2 mg bid or tid. Max: 12 mg daily; 7-14 yr 4 mg bid or tid. Max: 16 mg daily. Migraine Prophylaxis < 3 y... View More
Contraindication
Narrow-angle glaucoma; acute asthmatic attack; bladder neck obstruction; stenosing peptic ulcer; GIT obstruction; MAOIs therapy; hypersensitivity; neona... View More
Mode of Action
Cyproheptadine is a sedating antihistamine w/ antimuscarinic, serotonin antagonist and Ca channel blocking properties. It competes w/ histamine for H1-r... View More
Precaution
Elderly; epilepsy; tasks requiring mental alertness; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; epilepsy; alcoholism; pregnancy. Lactation: Excretion in milk ... View More
Side Effect
Psychiatric/neurologic: CNS depression, drowsiness, sedation ranging from mild drowsiness to deep sleep (most frequent), dizziness, lassitude, disturbed... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; contraindicated
Interaction
May have additive effects w/ CNS depressants e.g. hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents. Potentially Fatal: MAOIs prolong and inten... View More
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