cy·pro·hep·ta·dine | \ ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn 
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\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
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cyproheptadine
nouncy·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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The first known use of cyproheptadine was in 1971
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