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Aptivin Information

Aptivin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. Aptivin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Aptivin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aptivin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Aptivin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Aptivin is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Aptivin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aptivin related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer must refrain from the use of Aptivin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Aptivin have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Aptivin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Aptivin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Aptivin Benefits & Uses
Aptivin Dosage & How to Take
Aptivin Side Effects
Aptivin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Aptivin with Other Drugs
Aptivin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Aptivin
Aptivin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Aptivin Benefits & Uses

Aptivin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Anorexia Nervosa

Aptivin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Aptivin Related Warnings

Is the use of Aptivin safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Aptivin in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Aptivin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Aptivin for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Aptivin on the Kidneys?

Aptivin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aptivin on the Liver?

Aptivin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Aptivin on the Heart?

Using Aptivin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Aptivin with Other Drugs

Aptivin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Zafirlukast

Moderate

Aptivin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aptivin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Bladder Infection
Peptic Ulcer
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Aptivin

Is this Aptivin habit forming or addictive?

Aptivin does not cause addiction.

Aptivin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aptivin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Aptivin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aptivin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aptivin with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Aptivin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Aptivin increase appetite?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes,Aptivin can increase appetite. The mechanism of increasing appetite of this medicine includes increasing energy intake through more eating and stimulation of growth hormone by deep sleep induction. Using Aptivin can improve the nutritional status in children with malnutrition.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Aptivin used in the treatment of anxiety?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

No, Aptivin is not used to treat anxiety. It is an antihistamine drug used to treat allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, sneezing, and hay fever.

Question about 5 years ago

can I use Aptivin for headache?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aptivin can be used for headache (migraine). Consult your doctor about possible risk of consuming this medicine for your condition.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Aptivin with tylenol?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aptivin can be taken with tylenol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Aptivin?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Aptivin is a brand name for Cyproheptadine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It also acts as a serotonin antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects. It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, sneezing, hay fever and other types of allergies. It is also used to treat allergic reaction arises due to blood infusion. It helps to relieve symptoms but will not treat cause of symptoms. It is also used for the treatment of Cushing's syndrome (abnormal condition that is caused by excess corticosteroid hormone).