Cyproheptadine

Cyproheptadine
Names
Pronunciation(/ˌsaɪproʊˈhɛptədiːn/[1]
Trade namesPeriactin, others
IUPAC name
  • 4-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine
Clinical data
Drug classFirst-generation antihistamine[2][3]
Main usesAllergies[2][3]
Side effectsSleepiness, dizziness, agitation, poor coordination[2]
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Pregnancy
category
  • AU: A
  • US: B (No risk in non-human studies)
    Routes of
    use    		By mouth
    External links
    AHFS/Drugs.comMonograph
    MedlinePlusa682541
    Legal
    License data
    Legal status
    Pharmacokinetics
    Protein binding96 to 99%
    MetabolismLiver[4][5] Mostly CYP3A4 mediated.
    Elimination half-life8.6 hours[6]
    ExcretionFaecal (2-20%; 34% of this as unchanged drug) and renal (40%; none as unchanged drug)[4][5]
    Chemical and physical data
    FormulaC21H21N
    Molar mass287.406 g·mol−1
    3D model (JSmol)
    SMILES
    • c43\C(=C1/CCN(C)CC1)c2ccccc2\C=C/c3cccc4
    InChI
    • InChI=1S/C21H21N/c1-22-14-12-18(13-15-22)21-19-8-4-2-6-16(19)10-11-17-7-3-5-9-20(17)21/h2-11H,12-15H2,1H3 checkY
    • Key:JJCFRYNCJDLXIK-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY

    Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin among others, is a first-generation antihistamine primarily used to treat allergies.[2][3] This may include itchiness, hay fever, and hives.[3] It is taken by mouth.[2]

    Common side effects include sleepiness, dizziness, agitation, and poor coordination.[2] Other side effects may include swelling, problems urinating, and increased weight.[3] There is no evidence of harm with use during pregnancy, however such use has not been well studied.[7] Care should be taken in those at risk of glaucoma.[3]

    Cyproheptadine was patented in 1959 and came into medical use in 1961.[8] It is available as a generic medication.[9] In the United Kingdom 30 tablets of 4 mg costs the NHS about 6 pounds in 2020.[3] This amount in the United States costs about 10 USD.[9]

    Medical uses

    Periactin (cyproheptadine) 4 mg tablets
    Cyproheptadine's 3D molecular structure represented as Space-filling model

    Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever).[10] While effective for this purpose, second generation antihistamines such as ketotifen and loratadine have shown equal results with fewer side effects.[11]

    It is also used to prevent migraines. A 2013 study found a reduced rate within 7 to 10 days. The average frequency before use was 8.7 times per month, this was decreased to 3.1 times per month at 3 months after the start of treatment.[11][12] This use is on the label in the UK and some other countries.

    Other uses

    It has been used for cyclical vomiting syndrome in infants; the only evidence for this use comes from retrospective studies.[13]

    Cyproheptadine is sometimes used off-label to improve akathisia in people on antipsychotic medications.[14]

    It used off-label to treat various dermatological conditions, including psychogenic itch[15] drug-induced hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating),[16] and prevention of blister formation for some people with epidermolysis bullosa simplex.[17]

    One of the effects of the drug is increased appetite and weight gain, which has led to its use (off-label in the USA) for this purpose in children who are wasting as well as people with cystic fibrosis.[18][19][20]

    It is also used off-label in the management of moderate to severe cases of serotonin syndrome, a complex of symptoms associated with the use of serotonergic drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (and monoamine oxidase inhibitors), and in cases of high levels of serotonin in the blood resulting from a serotonin-producing carcinoid tumor.[21][22]

    Dosage

    The typical dose is 4 mg three times per day in adults.[3]

    Side effects

    Side effects include:[4][5]

    • Sedation and sleepiness (often transient)
    • Dizziness
    • Disturbed coordination
    • Confusion
    • Restlessness
    • Excitation
    • Nervousness
    • Tremor
    • Irritability
    • Insomnia
    • Paresthesias
    • Neuritis
    • Convulsions
    • Euphoria
    • Hallucinations
    • Hysteria
    • Faintness
    • Allergic manifestation of rash and edema
    • Diaphoresis
    • Urticaria
    • Photosensitivity
    • Acute labyrinthitis
    • Diplopia (seeing double)
    • Vertigo
    • Tinnitus
    • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
    • Palpitation
    • Extrasystoles
    • Anaphylactic shock
    • Hemolytic anemia
    • Blood dyscrasias such as leukopenia, agranulocytosis and thrombocytopenia
    • Cholestasis
    • Liver effects such as:
    - Hepatitis
    - Jaundice
    - Hepatic failure[23]
    - 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

    Overdose

    Gastric decontamination measures such as activated charcoal are sometimes 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.[4][5]

    Pharmacology

    Pharmacodynamics

    Cyproheptadine[24]
    SiteKi (nM)ActionSpeciesRef
    H10.06↓Human
    H2NDND
    H3>10,000Human
    H4202Human
    M112↓Human
    M27↓Human
    M312↓Human
    M48↓Human
    M511.8↓Human
    5-HT1A59Human
    5-HT2A1.67↓Human
    5-HT2B1.54↓Human
    5-HT2C2.23↓Human
    5-HT3228Mouse
    5-HT6142Human
    5-HT7123Human
    D1117Human
    D2112↓Human
    D38Human
    SERT4,100Rat
    NET290Rat
    DATNDND
    Values are Ki (nM). The smaller the value,
    the more strongly the drug binds to the site.
    The ↓ and ↑ indicate antagonist and
    agonist type actions respectively.

    Cyproheptadine is a very potent antihistamine or antagonist of the H1 receptor. At higher concentrations, it also has anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and antidopaminergic activities. Of the serotonin receptors, it is an especially potent antagonist of the 5-HT2 receptors, and this underlies its effectiveness in the treatment of serotonin syndrome.

    Cyproheptadine is known to be an antagonist or inverse agonist of all of the receptors listed in the adjacent table.[24]

    Cyproheptadine has weak antiandrogenic activity.[25]

    Pharmacokinetics

    Cyproheptadine is well-absorbed following oral ingestion, with peak plasma levels occurring after 1 to 3 hours.[26] Its terminal half-life when taken orally is approximately 8 hours.[6]

    Chemistry

    Cyproheptadine is a tricyclic benzocycloheptene and is closely related to pizotifen and ketotifen as well as to tricyclic antidepressants.

    Research

    Cyproheptadine was studied in one small trial as an adjunct in people with schizophrenia whose condition was stable and were on other medication; while attention and verbal fluency appeared to be improved, the study was too small to draw generalizations from.[27] It has also been studied as an adjuvant in two other trials in people with schizophrenia, around fifty people overall, and did not appear to have an effect.[28]

    There have been some trials to see if cyproheptadine could reduce sexual dysfunction caused by SSRI and antipsychotic medications.[29]

    Cyproheptadine has been studied for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder.[28]

    Veterinary use

    Cyproheptadine is used in cats as an appetite stimulant[30] and as an adjunct in the treatment of asthma.[31] Possible adverse effects include excitement and aggressive behavior.[32] The elimination half-life of cyproheptadine in cats is 12 hours.[31]

    Cyproheptadine is a second line treatment for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction in horses.[33][34]

    Society and culture

    Cost

    In the United Kingdom 30 tablets of 4 mg costs the NHS about 6 pounds in 2020.[3] This amount in the United States costs about 10 USD.[9]

    • Costs (US)
      Costs (US)
    • Cyproheptadine prescriptions (US)
      Cyproheptadine prescriptions (US)

    References

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