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cyproheptadine

noun cy·pro·hep·ta·dine \ ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn \

Definition of cyproheptadine

: a histamine and serotonin antagonist C21H21N used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C21H21N·HCl especially as an antihistamine to treat allergy symptoms (such as sneezing and runny nose) and hives

Origin and Etymology of cyproheptadine

cyclic + propyl + hepta- + piperidine

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cyproheptadine

noun cy·pro·hep·ta·dine \ ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn \

medical Definition of cyproheptadine

: a histamine and serotonin antagonist C21H21N used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C21H21N·HCl especially as an antihistamine to treat allergy symptoms (as sneezing and runny nose) and hives

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