cyproheptadine

noun cy·pro·hep·ta·dine \ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn\

Definition of CYPROHEPTADINE

: a histamine and serotonin antagonist C₂₁H₂₁N used especially in the form of its hydrochloride to treat allergy symptoms and hives

cyclic + propyl + hepta- + piperidine

First Known Use: 1971

Medical Dictionary

noun cy·pro·hep·ta·dine \ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn\

: a drug C₂₁H₂₁N that acts antagonistically to histamine and serotonin and is used especially in the treatment of asthma

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