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triprolidine

H1 antihistaminic (mild sedative) · Antihistaminic

H1 antihistaminic (mild sedative)Antihistaminic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
—
not curated
INTERACTIONS
6 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
—
not curated
Top interactionssee all 6 →
  • DextropropoxypheneSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • Potassium ChlorideSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • Potassium CitrateSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • Sodium OxybateSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

H1 antagonism. Also has anticholinergic action.

Dosing

Adult
2.5–5 mg oral

Side effects

Common
sedationdiminished alertnesslight headednessmotor incoordinationfatiguetendency to fall asleepdry mouthalteration of bowel movementurinary hesitancyblurring of vision

Drug interactions

Dextropropoxyphene
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Potassium Chloride
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

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

6 additional unreviewed or low-confidence interactions hidden because their provenance or source detail is insufficient.

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Textbook-sourced·Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Updated: 2026-05-10