periactin
Definition
Noun A specific type of antihistamine medication, known by the trade name Periactin, used primarily to treat allergic reactions and certain other conditions.
Usage
Periactin is used as a proper noun, specifically a brand name for the drug cyproheptadine. It is used to refer to the medication itself. - The doctor prescribed Periactin for my severe seasonal allergies. - Periactin can cause drowsiness as a side effect.
Advanced Usage
- Pharmacological Context: In medical and pharmacological discussions, is identified as a first-generation H1-antihistamine with additional antiserotonergic properties. It is sometimes used off-label to stimulate appetite.
- The patient's appetite improved significantly after a short course of Periactin.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyproheptadine (n): The generic, non-proprietary name for the active pharmaceutical ingredient in Periactin.
- Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin, is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
Synonyms
- Antihistamine (n): The general class of drugs to which Periactin belongs. (Note: This is a broader category, not a direct synonym for the brand name itself.)
- She took an antihistamine for her hives; specifically, it was Periactin.
Notes on Meaning
Periactin functions exclusively as a proper noun referring to a branded medication. It does not have other general meanings. Its use implies the specific chemical compound cyproheptadine manufactured and sold under that trademark.
Noun
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an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
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