Ciplactin 4 mg

About the brand name of the drug

Ciplactin 4 mg (Cyproheptadine) is an antihistaminic agent, manufactured by Cipla, an Indian Pharmaceutical company. It is administered in the form of tebs. It is used to treat allergic rhinitis. It is one of the most effective medicine for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis, migraine and cluster headache.

About the drug 

The active pharmaceutical ingredient in Ciplactin 4 mg is Cyproheptadine. It is available dosage strengths like 4 mg, 10 mg and 20 mg. It is easily available at all leading pharmacies, online pharmacies, drug stores. The prescription is to be shown before purchasing the drugs. It is used in the treatment of Urticaria, runny nose, watery eyes, Migraine and Allergic rhinitis. It is used only in the treatment of allergies but not in the prevention. It is not recommended to use in children less than 2 years of age.

 Some other brands equivalent to Ciplactin 4 mg (Cyproheptadine) in the USA are:

• Periactin

About salt of the drug

Cyproheptadine is the most commonly used antihistaminic agent. It belongs to the piperidine class of antihistamine used in the treatment of allergies. It shows its activity by blocking histamines.in addition to this, it also blocks serotonin receptors. These histamines are responsible for the allergic reaction like itching, cold and sneezing etc. by blocking this histamine Cyproheptadine helps in reducing allergic reactions but it is not responsible for preventing them. It is the first generation antihistamine is long lasting in nature. It shows its antagonistic activity on the H1 receptor. Histamine is generally released from mast cells when these released histamines get attached to histamine receptors on cells cause allergic reactions. Since it is antagonizing serotonin receptors it is used in the treatment of vascular headache and anorexia. It does not stop the release of histamine, instead, it competes with free histamine for binding at histamine receptors.

Medical Uses of the drug

Ciplactin 4 mg drug is used for the treatment of:

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

• Chronic Urticaria

• Pruritus

• Anorexia Nervosa 

• Migraine

• Cluster headache

• Cushing's syndrome

• Allergic conjunctivitis

Working of a drug 

Ciplactin 4 mg contains Cyproheptadine as an active pharmaceutical agent. It is considered as an antihistaminic agent used to prevent histamine function in the body hence, used in the treatment of allergies and allergic rhinitis. It blocks peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the levels of histamine in the body. It mainly shows its action on allergies caused in stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs. Cyproheptadine competes with free histamine and for binding at H1-receptors. Due to this binding, the action of endogenous histamine is blocked hence bringing relief from allergy brought on by histamine. It also acts as an appetite stimulant because of it showing its activity on serotonin receptors. 

Side effects 

 The use of Ciplactin 4 mg is generally safe and is having very few side effects, but it may result in some other side effects based on patient acceptance: 

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Constipation

• Shaking

• Seizures

• Difficulty in urination

• Dry Mouth

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Mood Changes

• Blurred Vision

• Irregular Heartbeat

• Headache

If the above side effects persist continuously then the patient must seek medical attention immediately.

 How to use 

Ciplactin 4 mg is a prescription-only drug which is to be administered exactly in the same manner as prescribed by the physician. All the instructions directed by the doctor should be followed. The following instructions should be kept in mind:

• The tablet must be taken as a whole. Do not chew, break or crush it.

• It is to be taken with food or without food (on an empty stomach) 

• The dosage regimen should be strictly followed regularly. 

• It should be taken twice or thrice daily 

• As directed by the physician, the dose and duration of the medication should be strictly followed

Drugs that are known to relate with this medicine

Drug interactions are very common when two or more drugs are taken together. Some potent drugs that can interact with Ciplactin 4 mg are-

• Avoid the medication with other antihistamines that are used on the skin as they cause severe side effects

• It should not be taken with erythromycin as it requires a dose adjustment and safety tests

• Avoid concurrent use Ciplactin with Propoxyphene, Sodium oxybate, Topiramate, Zonisamide as they lead to severe side effects

• Avoid concurrent administration of the drug with Aripiprazole and Amoxapine as it causes moderate side effects

• It is not recommended to use Cyproheptadine with Roxythromycin as it causes an increase in levels of cyproheptadine

• It is having a tendency to interfere with laboratory testing procedures (especially related to allergic testing procedures) and give false results 

• Avoid the usage of Ciplactin and CNS depressants as they increase drowsiness or sleepiness

• Avoid taking this drug with betahistine as it causes severe nausea and vomiting

When to avoid taking the drug

• Avoid taking the medication if the patient is allergic to the medication.
• Avoid its usage if the patient is having impaired renal function or kidney diseases
• It should not be prescribed to infants and kids less than 2 years of age
• It should be given to elderly people very cautiously
• Avoid taking this medication if a person is already on other antiallergic medication
• It should be avoided if a person is suffering from Enlarged Prostate, Narrow-angle Glaucoma, Peptic ulcer or Bowel blockage

Things to avoid when using the drug

When taking Ciplactin 4 mg (Cyproheptadine) avoid consumption of:

• Alcohol- Consuming alcohol with Ciplactin is not recommended as it leads to causing side effects
• Do not stop the medication in between the treatment even when you feel completely healthy without consulting your doctor.
•  Avoid taking the medication if allergy persists and consult your doctor immediately 
• It is not advised to take this drug for 14 days if you are already on MAO inhibitor treatment
•  Avoid this drug if you are suffering from kidney or liver diseases

General Information and Precautions

• The medicine must be protected from the reach of children.

• Inform the doctor about your medical history 

PRECAUTIONS

• Alcohol- Consumption of alcohol with Ciplactin is not safe and its consumption should be avoided 

• Pregnancy- The medication should not be administered to pregnant women as it affects the foetus.

• Driving – It is not safe to consume it before driving or using machines. This is the drug may cause the patient dizzy. Avoid it till you are completely alert.

• Lactation- the medication is avoided during lactation strictly

 Storage

• Ciplactin 4 mg tablets must be stored away from the reach of kids
• It must be stored at room temperature (25-30 degrees Celsius)/ (68-78 F)
• Special care must be taken for the protection of the drug against moisture and light
• It should be keep out of reach from the children 
• Packaging should not be removed until it is time to take the drug
• Do not use this medicine after it expires

General FAQs Regarding The Drug

Can the treatment be stopped once the patient feels better?

Ans. No, it is not advised to stop the treatment in between as it may lead disease to come back and may cause very serious complications.

Will it be recommended to take alter the doses of the drug?

Ans. No, It is not suggested to take smaller doses or larger doses or dose for a longer duration of time than prescribed by the doctor, as it may lead to causing more side effects than treating the disease.

Is it a habit-forming drug?

Ans.  No. it is not a habit-forming medication. It is to be taken only on the prescription of the doctor.