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Aptivin 6% Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Aptivin 6% Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Aptivin 6% Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Aptivin 6% Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Aptivin 6% Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Aptivin 6% Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Aptivin 6% Tablet related warnings talks about Aptivin 6% Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Aptivin 6% Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Peptic Ulcer are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Aptivin 6% Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Aptivin 6% Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aptivin 6% Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Aptivin 6% Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Aptivin 6% Tablet 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 6% Tablet 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 6% Tablet on the Kidneys?
Aptivin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aptivin 6% Tablet on the Liver?
Aptivin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Aptivin 6% Tablet on the Heart?
Using Aptivin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aptivin 6% Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aptivin 6% Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Aptivin 6% Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Aptivin 6% Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Aptivin 6% Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aptivin 6% Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aptivin 6% Tablet with alcohol will be.
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.
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.
Yes, Aptivin can be used for headache (migraine). Consult your doctor about possible risk of consuming this medicine for your condition.
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.
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).
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyproheptadine HCI
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 174