Cyproheptadine: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Overview
Binds to H1 histamine and serotonin receptors and prevents their activation.
Uses of Cyproheptadine
- Management of allergic disease.
- Appetite stimulation.
- Used in cats with aortic thromboembolism because serotonin and other mediators cause collateral vasoconstriction.
Dose of Cyproheptadine in Dogs and Cats
Dogs, Cats:
0.1–0.5 mg/kg p.o. q8–12h.
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Side Effects of Cyproheptadine in Dogs and Cats
- Using with caution in cases of urinary retention, angle-closure glaucoma, and pylori duodenal obstruction.
- Mild sedation
- Polyphagia
- Weight gain.
- May reduce the seizure threshold.
Contraindications of Cyproheptadine in Dogs and Cats
No information is available.
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