Cyproheptadine Brand Name– Periactin What is Cyproheptadine Cyproheptadine is a piperidine H1-antagonist. Unlike other H1-antagonists, this drug also antagonizes serotonin receptors. This action makes cyproheptadine useful in conditions such as Cushing’s syndrome, vascular headache and anorexia. Cyproheptadine has also been used for the management of anorgasmy caused by antidepressants such as SSRIs; however, it must …
Cyclosporine Brand Names Cequa | Gengraf | Neoral | Restasis | Sandimmune | SangCya What is Cyclosporine Cyclosporine is an oral and parenteral immunosuppressive agent. It is a cyclic polypeptide consisting of 11 amino acids and is produced by the fungus Beauveria nivea. Cyclosporine is used to prevent allograft rejection; the drug has revolutionized transplantation by improving transplant survival, reducing hospitalization, …
Cycloserine Brand Name– Seromycin What is Cycloserine Cycloserine is a second-line, broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of active pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and urinary tract infections (UTIs). In the treatment of TB, it is given only when other antituberculars are ineffective and in cases needing retreatment. While cycloserine has activity against some genitourinary …
Cyclophosphamide Brand Names- Cytoxan | Neosar What is Cyclophosphamide Cyclophosphamide is a bifunctional alkylating agent related to mechlorethamine (nitrogen mustard). Cyclophosphamide has activity against many neoplastic diseases including Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, acute lymphocytic leukemia, breast carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, lung cancers, multiple myeloma, sarcomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, mycosis fungoides, neuroblastoma, and retinoblastoma. The drug has also …
Cyclopentolate Phenylephrine Brand Name– Cyclomydril What is Cyclopentolate Phenylephrine Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine are used together in an ophthalmic preparation for producing mydriasis for ophthalmologic examination. Cyclopentolate is a cycloplegic mydriatic agent that causes loss of accommodation and mydriasis. Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic agent that causes vasoconstriction and mydriasis. The amount of mydriasis produced by this …
Cyclopentolate Brand Names AK-Pentolate | Cyclogyl | Cylate | Ocu-Pentolate What is Cyclopentolate Cyclopentolate is a cycloplegic, mydriatic ophthalmic agent with anticholinergic effects on the eye that are similar to atropine. It is used for cycloplegic refraction and for dilating the pupil for diagnostic purposes. This drug is useful as an aid to ophthalmic examination in a wide …
Cyclobenzaprine Brand Names Cyclobenzaprine | Amrix | EnovaRX | Fexmid | Flexeril What is Cyclobenzaprine Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant approved for the relief of muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Cyclobenzaprine is not effective for the treatment of muscle spasm due to central nervous system disease (e.g., cerebral palsy, spinal cord disease). Cyclobenzaprine is very …