NDC 50268-189 Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
NDC Product Code 50268-189
Proprietary Name: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride What is the Proprietary Name?
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Non-Proprietary Name: Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
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Product Characteristics
Color(s):
WHITE (C48325)
Shape: ROUND (C48348)
Size(s):
7 MM
Imprint(s):
IT;68
Score: 2
NDC Code Structure
- 50268 - Avpak
- 50268-189 - Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride
NDC 50268-189-15
Package Description: 50 BLISTER PACK in 1 BOX > 1 TABLET in 1 BLISTER PACK (50268-189-11)
NDC Product Information
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride with NDC 50268-189 is a a human prescription drug product labeled by Avpak. The generic name of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride is cyproheptadine hydrochloride. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.
Dosage Form: Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
Product Type: Human Prescription Drug What kind of product is this?
Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Active Ingredient(s)
What is the Active Ingredient(s) List?This is the active ingredient list. Each ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
Inactive Ingredient(s)
About the Inactive Ingredient(s)The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product.
- LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE (UNII: OP1R32D61U)
- SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)
Administration Route(s)
What are the Administration Route(s)?The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
- Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
Product Labeler Information
What is the Labeler Name?Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
Labeler Name: Avpak
Labeler Code: 50268
FDA Application Number: ANDA207555 What is the FDA Application Number?
This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
Marketing Category: ANDA - A product marketed under an approved Abbreviated New Drug Application. What is the Marketing Category?
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Start Marketing Date: 03-22-2021 What is the Start Marketing Date?
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Listing Expiration Date: 12-31-2022 What is the Listing Expiration Date?
This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
Exclude Flag: N - NO What is the NDC Exclude Flag?
This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions ("Y"), or because the listing certification is expired ("E"), or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA ("I"). Values = "Y", "N", "E", or "I".
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Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Product Label Images
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Product Labeling Information
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Product Labeling Index
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics And Metabolism
- Indications And Usage
- Newborn Or Premature Infants
- Nursing Mothers
- Other Conditions
- Pediatric Patients
- Cns Depressants
- Activities Requiring Mental Alertness
- General
- Information For Patients
- Drug Interactions
- Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
- Pregnancy Category B
- Pediatric Use
- Geriatric Use
- Adverse Reactions
- Central Nervous System
- Integumentary
- Special Senses
- Cardiovascular
- Hematologic
- Digestive System
- Genitourinary
- Respiratory
- Miscellaneous
- Overdosage
- Dosage And Administration
- Age 2 To 6 Years
- Age 7 To 14 Years
- Adults
- How Supplied
- Storage And Handling
- Other
Description
Cyproheptadine HCl USP is an antihistaminic and antiserotonergic agent.Cyproheptadine hydrochloride USP is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline solid, with a molecular weight of 350.89, which is soluble in water, freely soluble in methanol, sparingly soluble in ethanol, soluble in chloroform, and practically insoluble in ether. It is the sesquihydrate of 4-(5
H-dibenzo
[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride. The molecular formula of the anhydrous salt is C
21H
21N∙HCl and the structural formula of the anhydrous salt is:
C
21H
21N∙HCl M.W. 350.89
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride USP is available for oral administration in 4 mg tablets. Inactive ingredients include: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate.
Clinical Pharmacology
Cyproheptadine is a serotonin and histamine antagonist with anticholinergic and sedative effects. Antiserotonin and antihistamine drugs appear to compete with serotonin and histamine, respectively, for receptor sites.
Pharmacokinetics And Metabolism
After a single 4 mg oral dose of
14C-labelled cyproheptadine HCl in normal subjects, given as tablets, 2 to 20% of the radioactivity was excreted in the stools. Only about 34% of the stool radioactivity was unchanged drug, corresponding to less than 5.7% of the dose. At least 40% of the administered radioactivity was excreted in the urine. No detectable amounts of unchanged drug were present in the urine of patients on chronic 12 to 20 mg daily doses. The principle metabolite found in human urine has been identified as a quaternary ammonium glucuronide conjugate of cyproheptadine. Elimination is diminished in renal insufficiency.
Indications And Usage
Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitisVasomotor rhinitisAllergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foodsMild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema.Amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasmaCold urticariaDermatographismAs therapy for anaphylactic reactions
adjunctive to epinephrine and other standard measures after the acute manifestations have been controlled.
Newborn Or Premature Infants
This drug should
not be used in newborn or premature infants.
Nursing Mothers
Because of the higher risk of antihistamines for infants generally and for newborns and prematures in particular, antihistamine therapy is contraindicated in nursing mothers.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from cyproheptadine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother (see
CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Other Conditions
Hypersensitivity to cyproheptadine and other drugs of similar chemical structure.Monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy (See
DRUG INTERACTIONS.)
Angle-closure glaucomaStenosing peptic ulcerSymptomatic prostatic hypertrophyBladder neck obstructionPyloroduodenal obstructionElderly, debilitated patients
Pediatric Patients
Overdosage of antihistamines, particularly in infants and young children, may produce hallucinations, central nervous system depression, convulsions, respiratory and cardiac arrest, and death.
Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly, in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation.
Cns Depressants
Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.
Activities Requiring Mental Alertness
Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.Antihistamines are more likely to cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients (see
PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use).
General
Cyproheptadine has an atropine-like action and, therefore, should be used with caution in patients with:History of bronchial asthmaIncreased intraocular pressureHyperthyroidismCardiovascular diseaseHypertension
Information For Patients
Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly, in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation. Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
Drug Interactions
MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines.Antihistamines may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants, e.g., hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers, antianxiety agents.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Long-term carcinogenic studies have not been done with cyproheptadine.Cyproheptadine had no effect on fertility in a two-litter study in rats or a two generation study in mice at about 10 times the human dose.Cyproheptadine did not produce chromosome damage in human lymphocytes or fibroblasts
invitro; high doses (10-4M) were cytotoxic. Cyproheptadine did not have any mutagenic effect in the Ames microbial mutagen test; concentrations of above 500 mcg/plate inhibited bacterial growth.
Pregnancy Category B
Reproduction studies have been performed in rabbits, mice, and rats at oral or subcutaneous doses up to 32 times the maximum recommended human oral dose and have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to cyproheptadine. Cyproheptadine has been shown to be fetotoxic in rats when given by intraperitoneal injection in doses four times the maximum recommended human oral dose. Two studies in pregnant women, however, have not shown that cyproheptadine increases the risk of abnormalities when administered during the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy. No teratogenic effects were observed in any of the newborns. Nevertheless, because the studies in humans cannot rule out the possibility of harm, cyproheptadine should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of two have not been established (see
CONTRAINDICATIONS, Newborn or Premature Infants,
and
WARNINGS, Pediatric Patients).
Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of cyproheptadine HCl tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy (see
WARNINGS, Activities Requiring Mental Alertness).
Adverse Reactions
Adverse reactions which have been reported with the use of antihistamines are as follows:
Central Nervous System
Sedation and sleepiness (often transient), dizziness, disturbed coordination, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, paresthesias, neuritis, convulsions, euphoria, hallucinations, hysteria, faintness.
Integumentary
Allergic manifestation of rash and edema, excessive perspiration, urticaria, photosensitivity.
Special Senses
Acute labyrinthitis, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus.
Cardiovascular
Hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia, extrasystoles, anaphylactic shock.
Hematologic
Hemolytic anemia, leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia.
Digestive System
Cholestasis, hepatic failure, hepatitis, hepatic function abnormality, dryness of mouth, epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, jaundice.
Genitourinary
Urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, early menses.
Respiratory
Dryness of nose and throat, thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of chest and wheezing, nasal stuffiness.
Miscellaneous
Fatigue, chills, headache, increased appetite/weight gain.To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS contact AvKARE at 1-855-361-3993; email drugsafety@avkare.com; or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Overdosage
Antihistamine overdosage reactions may vary from central nervous system depression to stimulation especially in pediatric patients. Also, atropine-like signs and symptoms (dry mouth; fixed, dilated pupils; flushing, etc.) as well as gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.If vomiting has not occurred spontaneously, the patient should be induced to vomit with syrup of ipecac.
If patient is unable to vomit, perform gastric lavage followed by activated charcoal. Isotonic or ½ isotonic saline is the lavage of choice. Precautions against aspiration must be taken especially in infants and children.
When life threatening CNS signs and symptoms are present, intravenous physostigmine salicylate may be considered. Dosage and frequency of administration are dependent on age, clinical response, and recurrence after response. (See package circulars for physostigmine products.)Saline cathartics, as
milk of magnesia, by osmosis draw water into the bowel and, therefore, are valuable for their action in rapid dilution of bowel content.
Stimulants should not be used.Vasopressors may be used to treat hypotension.The oral LD
50 of cyproheptadine is 123 mg/kg, and 295 mg/kg in the mouse and rat, respectively.
Dosage And Administration
DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.Each tablet contains 4 mg of cyproheptadine hydrochloride.
Age 2 To 6 Years
The total daily dosage for pediatric patients may be calculated on the basis of body weight or body area using approximately 0.25 mg/kg/day or 8 mg per square meter of body surface (8 mg/m
2).
The usual dose is 2 mg (½ tablet) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 12 mg a day.
Age 7 To 14 Years
The usual dose is 4 mg (1 tablet) two or three times a day adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The dose is not to exceed 16 mg a day.
Adults
The total daily dose for adults should not exceed 0.5 mg/kg/day. The therapeutic range is 4 to 20 mg a day, with the majority of patients requiring 12 to 16 mg a day. An occasional patient may require as much as 32 mg a day for adequate relief. It is suggested that dosage be initiated with 4 mg (1 tablet) three times a day and adjusted according to the size and response of the patient.
How Supplied
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 4 mg are available as white to off-white round convex tablets, engraved IT above bisect and 68 below bisect on one side with other side is plain, containing 4 mg of cyproheptadine HCl packaged as follows:NDC 50268-189-15 (10 tablets per card, 5 cards per carton).PHARMACIST: Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required).Dispensed in Unit Dose Package. For Institutional Use Only.
Storage And Handling
Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Other
Manufactured for:AvKAREPulaski, TN 38478Mfg. Rev. 11/19AV 03/21 (P)AvPAK
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