Cyproheptadine FDA Link

A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc.

Also Known As:

Periactin; Antergan; Dihexazin; Peritol; Viternum; Piperidine, 4- (5H- dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten- 5- ylidene)- 1- methyl-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Allergic Agents
Antipruritics
Gastrointestinal Agents
Histamine H1 Antagonists
Serotonin Antagonists

Organic Chemicals: 133
- Hydrocarbons: 1713
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 97
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 291
      - Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
        Benzocycloheptenes
        Dibenzocycloheptenes
        Cyproheptadine: 709
Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Piperidines: 17
    - Cyproheptadine: 709
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 2020
  - Benzocycloheptenes
    - Dibenzocycloheptenes
      - Cyproheptadine: 709

1- cyclopropylmethyl- 4- (3- trifluoromethylthio- 5H- dibenzo(a,d)cyclohepten- 5- ylidene)piperidine

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results