apter syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is apter syrup used for?
Aptimust Syrup (Cyproheptadine + Tricholine Citrate) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Cyproheptadine (2mg) + Tricholine Citrate (275mg), which Cyproheptadine blocks histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, stim. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cyproheptadine + Tricholine Citrate
- Manufacturer: Dicore Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ apter syrup Uses & Benefits
Appetite stimulation, weight gain, allergic conditions, liver support
Off-label uses: Migraine prophylaxis, pruritus, serotonin syndrome adjunct
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cyproheptadine + Tricholine Citrate |
| Brand Name | Aptimust Syrup |
| Manufacturer | Dicore Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS |
| Action Class | Appetite Stimulant, Antihistamine, Hepatoprotective |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cyproheptadine blocks histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, stimulating appetite; Tricholine Citrate provides choline for liver function and acts as a lipotropic agent.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take apter syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of apter syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Increased appetite
- Weight gain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Tachycardia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Cholestatic jaundice
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis and serotonin syndrome |
| CNS depressants | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| Anticholinergics | Major | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Antihypertensives | Moderate | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| SSRIs | Moderate | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased CNS depression |
| Antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of cyproheptadine |
| Corticosteroids | Minor | Increased appetite stimulation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CNS depressants
- Anticholinergics
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- SSRIs
- Alcohol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Corticosteroids
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase cyproheptadine levels
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hypertension, concurrent MAOI use
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Appetite, weight, liver function tests, sedation level
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid or use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, supportive care; for anticholinergic symptoms, physostigmine may be used
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose