cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup - Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml) medicine

cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Libra Drugs India ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026

What is cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup used for?

Apetamin Syrup (Cyproheptadine) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml), which Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additio. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
  • Manufacturer: Libra Drugs India
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: B
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup Uses & Benefits

Allergic conditions, appetite stimulation, migraine prophylaxis

Off-label uses: Anorexia nervosa, cyclic vomiting syndrome

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cyproheptadine
Brand NameApetamin Syrup
ManufacturerLibra Drugs India
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassVITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action ClassH1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC, protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionWidely distributed, crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein Binding96-99%
MetabolismHepatic (CYP3A4, CYP2C19)
Half-Life8-9 hours
ExcretionRenal (40% as metabolites, 2-20% unchanged) and fecal
BioavailabilityHigh
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additional anticholinergic and appetite-stimulating effects

Mechanism Steps

1Competitive antagonism at H1 receptors
2Antagonism at 5-HT2 receptors
3Blockade of histamine-mediated vasodilation and increased capillary permeability

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion
  • Hallucinations
  • Seizures
  • QT prolongation

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Agranulocytosis
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Thrombocytopenia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Increased anticholinergic and CNS effects
CNS depressants Major Additive sedation
Anticholinergics Moderate Additive anticholinergic effects
SSRIs Moderate Increased serotonergic effects
Alcohol Minor Increased sedation

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • CNS depressants

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • SSRIs

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Alcohol
  • Sedatives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase levels

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased sedation and CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hypertension, concurrent MAOI use

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Appetite, weight, sedation, anticholinergic effects

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Caution; may be excreted in milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; physostigmine for severe anticholinergic symptoms

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel

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Reviewed: Jun 23, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for cyprosine 2mg/5ml syrup

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Cyproheptadine (2mg/5ml)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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