Cyproheptadine Solution and Emsam

• Generic Name: cyproheptadine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names:

  Periactin

Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Cyproheptadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, red or watery eyes, and other symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever). Cyproheptadine is also used to treat other conditions such as eczema or skin reactions to insect bites.

Cyproheptadine is sometimes used to treat certain types of headaches, including migraines.

Cyproheptadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: selegiline
• Dosage Forms: transdermal patch
• Other Brand Names: Emsam, Eldepryl, Zelapar

Emsam (selegiline) prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often imbalanced in people with depression.

Emsam transdermal patches are used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old.

Emsam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.