Apetamin Syrup

Apetamin Syrup is an antihistamine used to cure lack of appetite in the body. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that causes inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

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.

One might take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It is better to first check the label to know the directions before use. The dosage will also depend on the age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.

Do not use in neonates, safety and efficacy have not been established in children <2 years of age; symptomatic prostate hypertrophy. Apetamin Syrup are more likely to cause dizziness, excessive sedation, syncope, toxic confusion states, and hypotension in the elderly.

In case reports, Apetamin Syrup 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.

• Loss Of Appetite

• Decreased Appetite

• Allergic Disorders

• Hypersensitivity

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Bladder Neck Obstruction

• Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Nervousness

• Dizziness

• Increased Appetite

• Nausea

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Arthralgia

• Pharyngitis

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect usually depends on the patient as it can help people from a wide age group. You may consult your doctor regarding this and take the suitable dosages. Usually, the effect of this medicine will remain active for about 8 - 12 hours after its administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action can differ from person to person and this is why doctors initially give a sample dosage to see how the patient is responding. This helps them prescribe the dosage accordingly. Usually, The action of the medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit-forming cases have been reported from the use of this Syrup, but you should consider consulting your doctor if you feel any signs of addictiveness.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Certain ingredients in the syrup can interact with alcohol and cause excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Therefore, it is advisable that you avoid alcohol if possible.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Apetamin Syrup is safe for pregnant women to use unless specifically mentioned not to use, in rare cases. Clinical test results show that there are almost no side effects on the foetus.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should avoid this medication as it can affect the health of child through the breast milk. You may consult with the doctor to prescribe a substitute in this regard or else you may have to stop breastfeeding.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  You should be cautious while driving during the course of the medication as you may experience Drowsiness, Dizziness or fatigue. In such conditions, you must stop driving and ask for help or wait till you feel better.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The medicine can affect the functioning of the kidney, especially in people suffering from renal impairment. Consulting with a doctor and discussing your case will help the doctor to make the necessary changes in dosages or prescribe you substitutes.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no sufficient data available in this regard and a practising doctor will be more suitable to answer this. If you have any liver related issues, it is better that you discuss it with your doctor.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Apetamin Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Abitol Syrup

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Abitol Syrup

  Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ciplactin 2Mg/5Ml Syrup

  Cipla Ltd

• Practin En Syrup

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Appodin G Syrup

  Zenith Healthcare Ltd

• Cipron Syrup

  Gujarat Terce Laboratories Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dosage of the syrup, you must consume it as soon as you remember but it is advisable that you do not consume it if it is time for the next dosage.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you experience think that you might have overdosed on the medication by accident, you must consult a doctor immediately to avoid any serious repercussions.

This Syrup has many uses. It primarily blocks 5-HT2A receptors and also has additional H1 antihistamine, sedative, and anticholinergic properties. It is also prescribed for Allergies & has a good antipruritic activity. Due to its H1 antihistaminic activity and its action on growth hormone secretion, an increased appetite has been observed, thus used in children and poor eaters to promote weight gain.

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 Alcohol

  Alcohol can react with certain ingredients of the medicine and elevate the conditions of drowsiness, sleepiness or dizziness. You might also lose the sense of coordination, so you must avoid alcohol while on this medication.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Following lab test might get a false report:

  • Diagnostic antigen skin tests
  • Amylases (S) get increased
  • Fasting glucose (S) get decreased.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Apetamin Syrup can interact with certain medicines and cause adverse side effects. Therefore, it is important to avoid the medication if you take any of the medicines like antibiotics, aminoglycosides, atropine, barbiturates, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, neuroleptics, opioid analgesics, sedatives or tricyclic antidepressants.

• 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 Apetamin Syrup 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.

• Interaction with Food

  There is no sufficient information regarding any food group that can affect you negatively on interaction with the medicine.

• Ques : What is Apetamin Syrup?

  Ans : This syrup is a medication which has Cyproheptadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of histamine.

• Ques : What does Apetamin Syrup do?

  Ans : Apetamin is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Loss of appetite, Appetite changes, Allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, Cold urticaria, Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, and Dermatographism.

• Ques : What is the side effects of Apetamin syrup?

  Ans : This syrup has Cyproheptadine as an active ingredient present. There are some side effects of Apetamin which are mentioned below:

  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Confusion
  • Dryness of mouth
  • Excitation
  • Excessive perspiration
  • Blurred vision
  • Rashes
  • Jaundice
  • Wheezing
  • Difficult urination
  • Nasal stuffiness
  • Palpitation

• Ques : Is Apetamin Syrup FDA approved?

  Ans : It is an unauthorized drug disguising as a vitamin syrup which intends to increase appetite in order to gain weight and body mass. According to FDA(Food and Drug Administration), It is not an approved drug as it mentions on the packaging document which claims to loss appetite and Anorexia. It is not approved by FDA(Food and Drug Administration) as a drug and it contains Cyproheptadine as an active ingredient, it should be used after prescription.

• Ques : Does Apetamin increase breast size?

  Ans : Yes, it is a health supplement that helps to increase breast size and other parts of the body such as butts and hips.

• Ques : What does Apetamin Syrup do to your body?

  Ans : This syrup helps to increase appetite and helps to gain weight. It also helps to slowdowns metabolism and maintains the muscles and added fat.

• Ques : Can Apetamin syrup make you gain weight?

  Ans : Yes, This syrup helps in gaining weight.

• Ques : Does Apetamin Syrup make you sleep?

  Ans : Yes, It can lead to sleepiness and drowsiness.

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