Definition
cyproheptadines
noun
- Plural of cyproheptadine; a class of antihistamine medications used to treat allergies, itching, and appetite stimulation.
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; typically used in clinical or pharmaceutical contexts
Examples
- The doctor prescribed cyproheptadines to help manage the patient's severe allergic reactions.
- Cyproheptadines are sometimes used off-label to stimulate appetite in patients with eating disorders.
- The pharmacy stocked several brands of cyproheptadines for allergy sufferers.
- Cyproheptadines work by blocking histamine receptors in the body.
- Patients taking cyproheptadines may experience drowsiness as a side effect.