| Cyproheptadine
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 Chemical structure of cyproheptadine
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| Formula
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C21H21N
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| Administration
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Oral (tablets, syrup)
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| Solubility
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Practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methanol
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| Legal status
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Prescription only (most countries); OTC in some regions for allergy use
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| Brand names
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Periactin, Ciplactin, Peritol, Cyheptine, Practin
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| Bioavailability
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Well absorbed (≥80% oral bioavailability)
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| Recommended dose
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| Upper limit
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| LD50
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295 mg/kg (rat, oral);
59 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
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