Cyproheptadine Solution and Novamine

• 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: parenteral nutrition solution
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: AminoProtect, Aminosyn II, Aminosyn II/Electrolytes, Aminosyn M, Aminosyn, Aminosyn-HBC, Aminosyn-PF, Aminosyn-RF, Aminosyn/Electrolytes, Clinimix E/Dextrose, Clinimix N14G30E, Clinimix N9G15E, Clinimix N9G20E, Clinimix/Dextrose, Clinisol SF, FreAmine HBC, FreAmine III, Hepatamine, NephrAmine, Plenamine, Premasol, Prosol, Synthamin 17, Travasol, TrophAmine, TrophAmine

• It is used to lower blood sugar in patients with high blood sugar (diabetes).