Aptiline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aptiline is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Aptiline safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Aptiline without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Aptiline safe during breastfeeding?
Aptiline can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Aptiline on the Kidneys?
Aptiline is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Aptiline on the Liver?
Aptiline may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Aptiline on the Heart?
Aptiline is rarely harmful for the heart.
Aptiline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aptiline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aptiline habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Aptiline has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aptiline you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aptiline only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aptiline cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aptiline
It is safe to take Aptiline with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aptiline
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Aptiline as it can have severe side effects.
No, Aptiline is not a steroid. It is an antihistamine drug, most commonly used to treat allergic reactions.
Yes, Aptiline can be taken with Benadryl. No clinical interaction has been reported between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. If you experience any unpleasant effects after taking this medicine please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Aptiline works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives). It also acts as a serotonin antagonist which stimulate the appetite center in the brain. hence in this way, it also increases the weight. People often used it for weight gain (off-label use).
Avoid taking Aptiline with zyrtec because it may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in breathing if taken together. If you are taking these two medicines together and feeling drowsy and difficulty breathing, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cyproheptadine HCI
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 174