Cyproheptadine

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Cyproheptadine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4-(5H-dibenzo [a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride
Clinical data
Trade names Periactin
AHFS/Drugs.com monograph
MedlinePlus a682541
Licence data US Daily Med:link
Pregnancy cat. A (AU) B (US)
Legal status Pharmacist Only (S3) (AU) POM (UK)
Routes Oral
Pharmacokinetic data
Protein binding 96 to 99%
Metabolism Hepatic[1][2]
Half-life 8.6 hours[3]
Excretion Faecal (2-20%; 34% of this as unchanged drug) and renal (40%; none as unchanged drug)[1][2]
Identifiers
CAS number 129-03-3 YesY 969-33-5 (hydrochloride)
ATC code R06AX02
PubChem CID 2913
IUPHAR ligand 277
DrugBank DB00434
ChemSpider 2810 YesY
UNII 2YHB6175DO YesY
KEGG D07765 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:4046 YesY
ChEMBL CHEMBL516 YesY
Chemical data
Formula C21H21N 
Mol. mass 287.398 g/mol
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Cyproheptadine /ˌsprɵˈhɛptədn/, sold under the brand name Periactin or Peritol, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties.

Indications

Periactin (cyproheptadine) 4 mg tablets
  • Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever).[4]
  • Has shown effectiveness in the treatment of nightmares including nightmares related to post traumatic stress disorder.[5][6]
  • Has been used in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome (a complex of symptoms associated with the use of serotonergic drugs,[7] such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and monoamine oxidase inhibitors),[8][9][10] and in cases of hyperserotoninaemia resulting from a serotonin-producing carcinoid tumour[11][12]
  • Can also be used as a preventive measure against migraine in children and adolescents.[13][14][15][16][17] In Australia this is the only indication for which cyproheptadine is subsidised by the PBS.[7]
  • Can relieve SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction[18][19] and drug-induced hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).[20]
  • Also used in the treatment of cyclical vomiting syndrome[21]
  • Long-term use of the drug can stimulate the appetite and may lead to weight gain, which is helpful for underweight people.[22]
  • According to a small study, cyproheptadine hydrochloride has been found to improve sleep, calmness, as well as mood and energy levels, and to improve both negative and (sometimes even) positive psychotic symptoms in a subgroup of chronic schizophrenics who do not respond (either completely or sufficiently) to other therapies.[23]
  • Cyproheptadine may improve akathisia in patients on antipsychotic medications.[24]
  • In clinical trials in which cyproheptadine was used as an adjunct to antipsychotic treatment for patients with schizophrenia, an improvement in negative symptoms was seen.[25][26][27][28][29]

Adverse effects

Adverse effects include[1][2]

  • Sedation and sleepiness (often transient)
  • Dizziness
  • Disturbed coordination
  • Confusion
  • Restlessness
  • Excitation
  • Nervousness
  • Tremor
  • Irritability
  • Insomnia
  • Paraesthesias
  • Neuritis
  • Convulsions
  • Euphoria
  • Hallucinations
  • Hysteria
  • Faintness
  • Allergic manifestation of rash and oedema
  • Diphoresis
  • Urticaria
  • Photosensitivity
  • Acute labyrinthitis
  • Diplopia (seeing double)
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Palpitation
  • Extrasystoles
  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Haemolytic anemia
  • Blood dyscarsias such as leukopenia, agranulocytosis and thrombocytopaenia
  • Cholestasis
  • Hepatic (liver) side effects such as:
- Hepatitis
- Jaundice
- Hepatic failure
- Hepatic function abnormality
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Xerostomia (dry mouth)
- Tachycardia (high heart rate)
- Urinary retention
- Difficulty passing urine
- Nasal congestion
- Nasal or throat dryness
  • Urinary frequency
  • Early menses
  • Thickening of bronchial secretions
  • Tightness of chest and wheezing
  • Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain

Research has shown a suppression of growth hormone with doses of 8–12 mg per day taken for 5 days.[30]

Overdose

Supportative measures such as gastric lavage or induced emesis are usually recommended in cases of overdose. The symptoms are usually indicative of CNS depression (or conversely CNS stimulation in some) and excess anticholinergic side effects. The LD50 in mice is 123 mg/kg and 295 mg/kg in rats.[1][2]

Pharmacology

Cyproheptadine is known to be an antagonist (or inverse agonist depending on the site in question) of the receptors listed in the table below.

Receptor/Transporter Protein Binding affinity (Ki[nM]) towards cloned human receptors unless otherwise specified[31]
SERT 4100 (RC)
NET 290 (RC)
5-HT1A 59
5-HT2A 1.67
5-HT2B 1.54
5-HT2C 2.23
5-HT3 228 (MN)
5-HT6 142
5-HT7 123.01
M1 12
M2 7
M3 12
M4 8
M5 11.8
D1 117
D2 112
D3 8
H1 0.06
H3 >10000
H4 201.5

Acronyms used:
RC - Cloned rat receptor.
MN - Mouse NG108-15 receptor.

Pharmacokinetics

Cyproheptadine is well-absorbed following oral ingestion, with peak plasma levels occurring after 1–3 hours.[32] Its half-life when taken orally is approximately 8 hours.[3]

Veterinary use

Cyproheptadine is used in cats as an appetite stimulant and as an adjunct in the treatment of asthma.[33][34] Possible adverse effects include excitement and aggressive behavior.[33] The elimination half-life of cyproheptadine in cats is 12 hours.[34]

Cyproheptadine has been used successfully in treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses.[35]

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