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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Origin and Etymology of cyproheptadine
cyclic + propyl + hepta- + piperidine
First Known Use: 1971
Medical Dictionary
cyproheptadine
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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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