Cyproheptadine

Generic Name
Cyproheptadine
Brand Names
-
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C21H21N
CAS Number
129-03-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2YHB6175DO
Background

Cyproheptadine is a potent competitive antagonist of both serotonin and histamine receptors. It is used primarily to treat allergic symptoms, though it is perhaps more notable for its use in appetite stimulation and its off-label use in the treatment of serotonin syndrome.

Indication

In the US, prescription cyproheptadine is indicated for the treatment of various allergic symptomatologies - including dermatographia, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and urticaria - as well as adjunctive therapy in the management of anaphylaxis following treatment with epinephrine. In Canada, cyproheptadine is available over-the-counter and is indicated for the t...

Associated Conditions
Allergic Reactions caused by Transfusions, Anaphylaxis, Angioedema and urticaria, Cold urticaria, Conjunctivitis allergic caused by Food Allergy, Conjunctivitis allergic caused by inhalant allergens, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR), Pruritus, Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis, Serotonin Syndrome, Vasomotor Rhinitis, Dermatographism
Associated Therapies
Appetite stimulation

Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Intervention Trial

First Posted Date
2023-12-18
Last Posted Date
2024-07-10
Lead Sponsor
Corey Hawes
Target Recruit Count
45
Registration Number
NCT06175273
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States

Effect of Cyproheptadine on Ventilatory Support-free Days in Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19

Phase 3
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2021-07-28
Last Posted Date
2021-08-03
Lead Sponsor
Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Target Recruit Count
274
Registration Number
NCT04979221
Locations
🇧🇷

Hospital de Clínica de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil

I-SPY COVID-19 TRIAL: An Adaptive Platform Trial for Critically Ill Patients

First Posted Date
2020-07-27
Last Posted Date
2024-03-19
Lead Sponsor
QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative
Target Recruit Count
1500
Registration Number
NCT04488081
Locations
🇺🇸

Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, United States

🇺🇸

Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

🇺🇸

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, United States

and more 33 locations

Clinical Outcome of a Patented Pharmaceutical Composition (KT-110) to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder While Avoiding Major Side Effects

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2019-09-27
Last Posted Date
2024-04-15
Lead Sponsor
Kinnov Therapeutics
Target Recruit Count
154
Registration Number
NCT04108104
Locations
🇫🇷

Association Hospitalière de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Saint-Rémy, France

🇫🇷

Cabinet Médical, Bersée, France

🇫🇷

HIA Clermont Tonnerre, Brest, France

and more 32 locations

Effects of Cyproheptadine on Growth and Behavior in Pediatric Feeding Disorders

Phase 4
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-10-05
Last Posted Date
2020-01-31
Lead Sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Target Recruit Count
4
Registration Number
NCT02568007

Altering Activation Patterns Post-stroke

First Posted Date
2015-04-17
Last Posted Date
2023-10-23
Lead Sponsor
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Target Recruit Count
96
Registration Number
NCT02418949
Locations
🇺🇸

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States

A Study of Combination Therapy in Children With ADHD

First Posted Date
2013-09-12
Last Posted Date
2015-04-10
Lead Sponsor
Douglas Sears
Target Recruit Count
99
Registration Number
NCT01940978
Locations
🇺🇸

SMRI (Schuster Medical Research Institute), Van Nuys, California, United States

Mechanisms of Neuromuscular Fatigue Post Stroke

Early Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-09-20
Last Posted Date
2015-11-05
Lead Sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Target Recruit Count
27
Registration Number
NCT01688570
Locations
🇺🇸

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

A Placebo-controlled Crossover Trial Using Cyproheptadine To Treat Children With Functional Abdominal Pain

First Posted Date
2012-08-29
Last Posted Date
2017-08-30
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Target Recruit Count
4
Registration Number
NCT01675050
Locations
🇺🇸

UmichiganHS, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Molecular Markers of Neuroplasticity During Exercise in People With Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury

First Posted Date
2012-02-24
Last Posted Date
2015-05-19
Lead Sponsor
T. George Hornby
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT01538693
Locations
🇺🇸

Rehabiliation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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