Dextropropoxyphene
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Drug reference
cyproheptadine
Piperidine (H1 Antagonist) · Antiallergic, Antiserotonin, Antipruritic
Piperidine (H1 Antagonist)Antiallergic, Antiserotonin, Antipruritic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
6 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
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- Sodium OxybateSevereDatabaseDDInter
Mechanism
Not yet extracted
Indications
appetite stimulation (off label in anorectic/convalescent patients)idiopathic pruritus
Dosing
- Adult
- 4 mg oral
Side effects
Common
sedationdiminished alertnesslight headednessmotor incoordinationfatiguetendency to fall asleepappetite stimulating effectdry mouthalteration of bowel movementurinary hesitancyblurring of vision
Drug interactions
Potassium Chloride
Severe
Database
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Source: DDInter
Potassium Citrate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Sodium Oxybate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Topiramate
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
Zonisamide
Severe
Database
Clinical effect not specified
Source: DDInter
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10