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Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula C21H21N.ClH
Molecular Weight 323.859
Optical Activity NONE
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS

SMILES

Cl.CN1CCC(CC1)=C2C3=CC=CC=C3C=CC4=CC=CC=C24

InChI

InChIKey=ZPMVNZLARAEGHB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C21H21N.ClH/c1-22-14-12-18(13-15-22)21-19-8-4-2-6-16(19)10-11-17-7-3-5-9-20(17)21;/h2-11H,12-15H2,1H3;1H

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula ClH
Molecular Weight 36.461
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C21H21N
Molecular Weight 287.3981
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Description
Curator's Comment: description was created based on several sources, including https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7650688 | http://www.empr.com/cyproheptadine/drug/23/ | http://reference.medscape.com/drug/cyproheptadine-343389

Glutodine (Cyproheptadine), sold under the brand name Periactin or Peritol, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional antiserotonergic, anticholinergic and local anesthetic properties. Glutodine is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline solid, which is soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. Cyproheptadine is used to treat allergic reactions (specifically hay fever), Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Cold urticaria, and Dermatographism. Cyproheptadine is used off-label to treat Spasticity Associated With Spinal Cord, Migraine Headache Prophylaxis, Decreased Appetite Secondary to Chronic Disease, Drug-Induced Sexual Dysfunction, Serotonin Syndrome.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Approved Use

Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods; Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; Cold urticaria; Dermatographism; As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1980
Primary
PERIACTIN

Approved Use

Indications and Usage. Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Cold urticaria, Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1961
Primary
PERIACTIN

Approved Use

Indications and Usage. Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Cold urticaria, Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1961
Primary
PERIACTIN

Approved Use

Indications and Usage. Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Vasomotor rhinitis, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods. Mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema. Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Cold urticaria, Dermatographism. As therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.

Launch Date

1961
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
30 μg/L
8 mg single, oral
dose: 8 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
4 μg/L
8 mg single, sublingual
dose: 8 mg
route of administration: Sublingual
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
1.25 ng/mL
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
1.25 ng/mL
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
CYPROHEPTADINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
209 μg × h/L
8 mg single, oral
dose: 8 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
25 μg × h/L
8 mg single, sublingual
dose: 8 mg
route of administration: Sublingual
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
40.82 ng × h/mL
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
40.82 ng × h/mL
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
CYPROHEPTADINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
38.21 h
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
GLUTODINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
38.21 h
4 mg single, oral
dose: 4 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: COBAMAMIDE
CYPROHEPTADINE plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: UNKNOWN
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
0.227 mg/kg 3 times / day multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 17.6 month
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 17.6 month
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Other AEs: Sleepiness, Constipation...
Other AEs:
Sleepiness (4 patients)
Constipation (3 patients)
Abnormal behaviour NOS (2 patients)
Sources:
22.5 mg single, oral
Dose: 22.5 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 22.5 mg
Sources:
healthy, 4
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: 4
Sources:
Other AEs: Disorientation, Abnormal behaviour...
Other AEs:
Disorientation
Abnormal behaviour
Sources:
6 mg multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 6 mg
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 6 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, 9.8
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 9.8
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Other AEs: Somnolence, Irritability...
Other AEs:
Somnolence (16%)
Irritability (6%)
Increased appetite (5%)
Abdominal pain (2.5%)
Sources:
32 mg multiple, oral
Recommended
Dose: 32 mg
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 32 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, <40
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: <40
Sources:
Other AEs: Weight gain, Drowsiness...
Other AEs:
Weight gain (19 patients)
Drowsiness
Sources:
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Abnormal behaviour NOS 2 patients
0.227 mg/kg 3 times / day multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 17.6 month
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 17.6 month
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Constipation 3 patients
0.227 mg/kg 3 times / day multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 17.6 month
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 17.6 month
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Sleepiness 4 patients
0.227 mg/kg 3 times / day multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 0.227 mg/kg, 3 times / day
Sources:
unhealthy, 17.6 month
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 17.6 month
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Abnormal behaviour
22.5 mg single, oral
Dose: 22.5 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 22.5 mg
Sources:
healthy, 4
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: 4
Sources:
Disorientation
22.5 mg single, oral
Dose: 22.5 mg
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 22.5 mg
Sources:
healthy, 4
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: 4
Sources:
Somnolence 16%
6 mg multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 6 mg
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 6 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, 9.8
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 9.8
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Abdominal pain 2.5%
6 mg multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 6 mg
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 6 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, 9.8
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 9.8
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Increased appetite 5%
6 mg multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 6 mg
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 6 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, 9.8
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 9.8
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Irritability 6%
6 mg multiple, digestive tract route
Recommended
Dose: 6 mg
Route: digestive tract route
Route: multiple
Dose: 6 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, 9.8
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: 9.8
Sex: M+F
Sources:
Drowsiness
32 mg multiple, oral
Recommended
Dose: 32 mg
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 32 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, <40
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: <40
Sources:
Weight gain 19 patients
32 mg multiple, oral
Recommended
Dose: 32 mg
Route: oral
Route: multiple
Dose: 32 mg
Sources:
unhealthy, <40
Health Status: unhealthy
Age Group: <40
Sources:
Overview

Overview

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Drug as perpetrator​Drug as victimTox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
Sourcing

Sourcing

Vendor/AggregatorIDURL
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Polypharmacological in Silico Bioactivity Profiling and Experimental Validation Uncovers Sedative-Hypnotic Effects of Approved and Experimental Drugs in Rat.
2017-06-16
A short history of the 5-HT2C receptor: from the choroid plexus to depression, obesity and addiction treatment.
2017-05
Survey on treatments for primary headaches in 13 specialized juvenile Headache Centers: The first multicenter Italian study.
2017-05
Reconsideration of the diagnosis and treatment of childhood migraine: A practical review of clinical experiences.
2017-05
Cyproheptadine: A Potentially Effective Treatment for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children.
2017-03-01
Cyproheptadine use in hepatocellular carcinoma.
2017
Patents

Sample Use Guides

The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day. The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with the majority of patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day. An occasional patient may require as much as 32 mg a day for adequate relief. It is suggested that dosage be initiated with 4 mg (1 tablet) three times a day and adjusted according to the size and response of the patient.
Route of Administration: Oral
The IC50 of cyproheptadine, determined as the concentration of the drug that inhibited cell growth by 50% after 24 h of treatment, was found to be 44.4, 44.7, and 118.1 uM in HepG2 cells, Huh-7 cells, and normal human hepatocytes, respectively.
Substance Class Chemical
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Name Type Language
NSC-169911
Preferred Name English
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
Common Name English
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
Code System Code Type Description
PUBCHEM
13770
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FDA UNII
0S9323MCT0
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NSC
169911
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EVMPD
SUB26599
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CHEBI
59695
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID5042586
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SMS_ID
100000089893
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
213-535-1
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CAS
969-33-5
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