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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is a first-generation H₁-antihistamine with strong antiserotonergic (5-HT₂) activity. It reduces allergic responses via H₁ receptor blockade and suppresses serotonin-mediated pathways, leading to increased appetite, reduced migraine activity and decreased GI motility.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in H₁/5-HT₂ receptor pharmacology studies, appetite-regulation models, migraine-pathway research, allergy-modelling experiments and anticholinergic SAR studies.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include sedation, weight gain, anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, urinary retention), dizziness and paradoxical excitation. Handle as a CNS-active antihistamine.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C21H21NO·HCl |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 351.86 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 969-33-5 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place; protect from light |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | cyproheptadine hydrochloride; 969-33-5; Cyproheptadine Hcl; Peritol; Cyproheptadine hydrochloride anhydrous |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | 4-(5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride |
| InChl Key | Unavailable |
| InChl Code | Unavailable |
| References | PubChem; ChemBL; FDA; |
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