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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

What Is Cyproheptadine Used For

Health Encyclopedia: Cyproheptadine Overdose

Definition

Poisoning from an overdose of cyproheptadine, which is an antihistamine.


Poisonous Ingredient
  • Cyproheptadine

Where Found
  • Periactin
  • Klarivitina
  • Nuran

This list may not be all inclusive.


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Periactin overdose
... Periactin overdose is poisoning from an overdose of Periactin. Poisonous Ingredient Cyproheptadine Where Found Periactin Nuran Klarivitina Periatinol ... Read more »
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...blocker) amlodipine/benazepril, aka Lotrel (calcium channel blocker/ACE inhibitor ANTIHISTAMINES: cyproheptadine, aka Periactin pizotifen, aka Sandomigran (UK) ANTIDEPRESSANTSTricyclic... Read more »
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Medications

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This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes, runny... Read more »

B0755160_98043_5

This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes, runny... Read more »

B0755160_98043_5

This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes, runny... Read more »

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