Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
About Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet is primarily prescribed for the tretament of Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis and other allergic symptoms including urticaria. The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.
Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies, food or blood such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that your body makes during an allergic reaction. It also treats mild, uncomplicated hives.
During treatment with this medicine, you may experience drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, or dry mouth, nose or throat as side effects. Some people may also experience serious side effects like mood changes, shaking, seizures, difficulty urinating and irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rarely seen.
This medicine is not prescribed for people who have an allergic reaction to it, women who are breast-feeding, a newborn baby or premature infant, an elderly person, those who have narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, a peptic ulcer or bladder, stomach, or bowel blockage.
If you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, do not take this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.
Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy. Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly.
In case reports, Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
What are the uses of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Other Allergic Conditions
Urticaria
What are the contraindications of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet ?
Narrow Angle Glaucoma
Bladder Neck Obstruction
Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors
What are the side effects of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet ?
Headache
Nervousness
Increased Appetite
Arthralgia
Key highlights of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Consumption with alcohol cause excessive drowsiness.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is safe for pregnant women, as the grug involved doesn't have any harm on fetus.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is safe for breastfeeding women, as the drug doesn't have any significant harm to the baby.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.
Does this affect kidney function?
Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
How long is the duration of effect?
The time duration this medication has an impact is within 8 to 12 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The time within this medication starts showing its result is within 15 to 60 minutes.
Is it habit forming?
Its habit forming tendency is not reported till now.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
How does this medication work?
This medication has many uses, the most important of which is its action as an antihistamine, anticholinergic and local anesthetic. The mechanism of action for the drug remains uncertain at this point of time, even though some experiments have been performed on rats to determine the same.
What are the interactions of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Lab Test
- Diagnostic antigen skin tests
- Amylases (S) get increased
- Fasting glucose (S) get decreased.
Interaction with Medicine
- This medication interacts with Propoxyphene, Sodium oxybate, Amoxapine, Aripiprazole, Topiramate, and Zonisamide.
- Increased toxicity: MAO inhibitors may lead to hallucinations.
Interaction with Disease
- Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy; antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly. In case reports, Cyproheptadine has promoted weight gain in anorexic adults, though it has not been specifically studied in the elderly. All cases of weight loss or decreased appetite should be adequately assessed.
- Hypersensitivity to Cyproheptadine or any component; narrow-angle glaucoma, bladder neck obstruction, acute asthmatic attack, stenosing peptic ulcer, GI tract obstruction. Avoid use in premature and term newborns due to potential association with SIDS.
FAQs about Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet?
Ans : Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet is an antihistamine that works blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine in the body.
Ques : What are the uses of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet?
Ans : It is used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose.
Ques : What are the side effects of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet?
Ans : Sleepiness is the most common side effect of this drug.
Ques : Is Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet used to gain weight/for headaches?
Ans : No, this medication is only used to cure allergies. Patients should not take it for headache or weight issues.
Ques : Is Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet a narcotic/antihistamine/anticholinergic/steroid?
Ans : Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet comes under the classification of antihistaminic drugs. It is not a narcotic or steroid.
Ques : Is Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet over the counter medicine?
Ans : No, this medication is only available with doctor's prescription.
Ques : Is Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet safe?
Ans : The drug is completely safe, however make sure you consume it only in recommended doses.
Ques : Can I take Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet with Benadryl/Tylenol/ibuprofen?
Ans : Avoid consuming them together as these drugs can interact with each other and might alter the effects of Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet.
Ques : Does Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet get you high/make you gain weight/increase appetite/make you hungry?
Ans : Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet only causes sleepiness in some individuals. Other than this, no other side effects are reported as of now.
Ques : Does Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet affect birth control?
Ans : Studies reveal that this medication does not affect birth control. However, consult a doctor and follow his/her advice on it.
Ques : Does Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet have codeine/acetaminophen in it?
Ans : No, Ciplactin 4Mg Tablet does not contain codeine/acetaminophen in it.
References
Cyproheptadine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cyproheptadine
CYPROHEPTADINE HYDROCHLORIDE - cyproheptadine hydrochloride syrup- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2018 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=e2bf4d46-6585-41d9-868c-98603b165d5b
Cyproheptadine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 27 April 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00434
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