Cyproheptadine HCI 4 mg (card)

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Cyproheptadine HCI 4 mg (card)

Cyproheptadine HCI 4 mg (card)

₦1,200.00

Important Warnings
  • Avoid Alcohol and Sedatives: Consuming alcohol or other sleep-inducing medications while taking cyproheptadine can cause dangerous levels of drowsiness.
  • Mental Alertness: Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or perform hazardous tasks until you know exactly how this medication affects you.
Cyproheptadine HCI 4 mg (card)

₦1,200.00

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How it works:
1. Stopping Allergic Reactions (Histamine Blocker)
  • The Target: It binds to H1 histamine receptors [1].
  • The Action: When your body encounters an allergen (like pollen), it releases a chemical called histamine. Histamine attaches to cells and causes swelling, itching, mucus, and watery eyes.
  • The Result: Cyproheptadine blocks these receptors, preventing histamine from attaching [1]. This stops allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and hives.

2. Boosting Appetite (Serotonin Blocker)
  • The Target: It binds to 5-HT2 serotonin receptors in the brain [1, 2].
  • The Action: Serotonin is a brain chemical that, among other things, signals your body when you are full and should stop eating.
  • The Result: By blocking serotonin in the appetite control center of the brain (the hypothalamus), cyproheptadine prevents the “fullness” signal [1]. This significantly increases your desire to eat and stimulates hunger.