cyproheptadine

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes cyproheptadine to a patient with seasonal allergies.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An antihistamine medication: Cyproheptadine is a pharmaceutical drug that blocks the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. It is used to treat various allergic conditions and reactions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor prescribed cyproheptadine for my severe seasonal allergies.
  • Cyproheptadine can be effective in relieving symptoms like itching and hives.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: Cyproheptadine is often discussed in medical and pharmacological contexts. It may also be used off-label for purposes like appetite stimulation in certain cases.
  • In some patients, cyproheptadine is used to stimulate appetite and promote weight gain.

Variants and Related Words

• Periactin (n): A common brand name for cyproheptadine.
  • Periactin is a trade name for the antihistamine cyproheptadine.

Synonyms

• Antihistamine: A general term for a class of drugs that block histamine, including cyproheptadine.
• Histamine antagonist: A more technical term for a substance that opposes the action of histamine.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Not applicable for this pharmaceutical term.

Related Idioms

Not applicable for this pharmaceutical term.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• periactin