What is Antinorex?
Antinorex an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose
Antinorex is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose, and other symptoms of allergies.
Antinorex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Antinorex indications
For treatment of perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, mild uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema, amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma, cold urticaria, dermatographism, and as therapy for anaphylactic reactions adjunctive to epinephrine. (Allergic conjunctivitis; Allergic reaction; Anaphylaxis; Anorexia nervosa; Cold urticaria; Cushing's disease; Decreased appetite caused by Chronic disease; Dermatographic urticaria; Migraine; Sexual dysfunction caused by antipsychotic agents; Sexual dysfunction caused by fluoxetine; Sexual dysfunction caused by monoamine oxidase inhibitors; Sexual dysfunction caused by tricyclic antidepressants; Vasomotor rhinitis; seasonal Allergic rhinitis;)
How should I use Antinorex?
Use Antinorex syrup as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Antinorex syrup by mouth with or without food.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Antinorex syrup, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Antinorex syrup.
Uses of Antinorex in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Allergic conditions: Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis; vasomotor rhinitis; allergic conjunctivitis caused by inhalant allergens and foods; mild, uncomplicated allergic skin manifestations of urticaria and angioedema; amelioration of allergic reactions to blood or plasma; cold urticaria; dermatographism; adjunctive anaphylactic therapy.
Off Label Uses
Decreased appetite secondary to chronic disease
Data from a small randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with a long-term extension phase supports the use of Antinorex in the treatment of decreased appetite secondary to chronic disease. Additional trials may be necessary to further define the role of Antinorex in this condition.
Serotonin syndrome
Data from a limited number of patients studied (case series) suggests that Antinorex may be beneficial for the treatment of serotonin syndrome. Additional trials may be necessary to define the role of Antinorex in this condition.
Antinorex description
Each capsule contains: Antinorex hydrochloride 2 mg, dried yeast IP'85 100 mg and approved colours used in the capsule shell.
Each 5 mL syrup contains: Antinorex hydrochloride 2 mg, tricholine citrate 275 mg, non-crystallising 70% sorbitol solution 2 g and flavoured syrupy base. Colour: Caramel.
Each 5 mL plain oral solution contains: Antinorex hydrochloride equivalent to anhydrous Antinorex hydrochloride 2 mg and flavoured syrupy base. Colour: Caramel.
Each mL drops contains: Antinorex hydrochloride 1.5 mg, tricholine citrate 55 mg and flavoured syrupy sorbitol base. Colour: Caramel.
Antinorex dosage
DOSAGE SHOULD BE INDIVIDUALIZED ACCORDING TO THE NEEDS AND THE RESPONSE OF THE PATIENT.
Each tablet contains 4 mg of Antinorex hydrochloride.
Pediatric Patients
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/m2).
The usual dose is 2 mg (1/2 tablet) two or three times a day, adjusted as necessary to the size and response of the patient. The doe 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 bot 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
Antinorex Hydrochloride Tablets USP are available as white to off white, flat-faced, beveledged, round shaped tablets, one side debossed with "CYP", the other side bisected, containing 4 mg of Antinorex packaged in bottles of 100 tablets, NDC 62033-0346-0, and 1000 tablets, NDC 62033-0346-2.
PHARMACIST: Dispense in a well-closed container as defined in the USP. Use child-resistant closure (as required).
Store at 20 - 25 C (68 - 77 F) excursions permitted to 15 - 30 C (59 - 86 F)
Manufactured by: Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618. Revised: Nov 2010
Antinorex interactions
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What other drugs will affect Antinorex?
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prolong and intensify the anticholinergic effects of antihistamines.
Antinorex may have additive effects with alcohol and other CNS depressants like hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers and antianxiety agents.
Antinorex side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Antinorex?
Applies to Antinorex: oral solution, oral tablets
Side effects include:
Sedation, sleepiness (often transient), dizziness, disturbed coordination, restlessness, excitation.
Antinorex contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Antinorex?
Always ask a doctor before giving a cold or allergy medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cold and allergy medicines in very young children.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Antinorex, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, a stomach ulcer or obstruction, an enlarged prostate or urination problems, if you are having an asthma attack, or if you are elderly or have a debilitating disease.
Before taking Antinorex, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, a history of asthma, high blood pressure, heart disease, or an overactive thyroid.
Antinorex may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of Antinorex.
Active ingredient matches for Antinorex:
List of Antinorex substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Antegan | |
| Antisemin (Taiwan) | |
| Antisemin 4 mg x 1000's | |
| Antisemin 2 mg/5 mL x 60 mL | |
| Antisemin 2 mg/5 mL x 120 mL | |
| APEAT | |
| APEAT 2MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 200 ML syrup each (Colinz Laboratories Ltd) | $ 1.14 |
| APEAT 4MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Colinz Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.42 |
| Apeat 4mg Tablet (Colinz Laboratories Ltd) | $ 0.04 |
| Apecyp (India) | |
| Apecyp Cyproheptadine hydrochloride 2mg, Tricholine citrate 275 mg. SYR / 200ml (Zenacts) | $ 0.80 |
| 200ml (Zenacts) | $ 0.80 |
| APECYP syr 200ml (Zenacts) | $ 0.80 |
| Apedin (India) | |
| Apedin 2mg x 5mL SYR / 200ml (Nordic (Medizone)) | |
| 2 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Nordic (Medizone)) | |
| APEDIN syr 2 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Nordic (Medizone)) | |
| Apel (India) | |
| Apel 4mg TAB / 100 (Lancer) | $ 1.19 |
| Apel 1.5mg SYR / 30ml (Lancer) | $ 0.25 |
| 4 mg x 100's (Lancer) | $ 1.19 |
| 1.5 mg x 30ml (Lancer) | $ 0.25 |
| APEL 1.5MG DROPS 1 packet / 30 ML drop each (Lancer) | $ 0.31 |
| APEL 2MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 100 ML syrup each (Lancer) | $ 0.35 |
| APEL 4MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Lancer) | $ 0.12 |
| APEL tab 4 mg x 100's (Lancer) | $ 1.19 |
| APEL syr 1.5 mg x 30ml (Lancer) | $ 0.25 |
| Apel 1.5mg Drop (Lancer) | $ 0.31 |
| Apel 2mg Syrup (Lancer) | $ 0.35 |
| Apel 4mg Tablet (Lancer) | $ 0.01 |
| Apemore (India) | |
| Apemore Cyproheptadine hydrochloride 2mg, Tricholine citrate 275mg/5 mL. SYR / 200ml (Avalanche) | $ 0.75 |
| 200ml (Avalanche) | $ 0.75 |
| APEMORE syr 200ml (Avalanche) | $ 0.75 |
| Apenic (India) | |
| Apenic Cyproheptadine 2 mg, Driedyeast 100 mg. CAP / 10 (Candor) | |
| 10's (Candor) | |
| APENIC cap 10's (Candor) | |
| Apenorm (India) | |
| Apenorm 4mg TAB / 10 (Cipla) | $ 0.12 |
| 4 mg x 10's (Cipla) | $ 0.12 |
| APENORM 2MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 200 ML syrup each (Cipla) | $ 0.84 |
| APENORM 4MG TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Cipla) | $ 0.15 |
| APENORM tab 4 mg x 10's (Cipla) | $ 0.12 |
| Apenorm 2mg Syrup (Cipla) | $ 0.84 |
| Apenorm 4mg Tablet (Cipla) | $ 0.02 |
| Apeplus (Chile, India) | |
| 2 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Radicura) | $ 0.77 |
| Apeplus 2 mg x 5mL SYR / 200ml (Radicura) | $ 0.77 |
| APEPLUS syr 2 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Radicura) | $ 0.77 |
| APETAMIN (India) | |
| APETAMIN Liquid / 2mg per 5ml / 200ml units (Tablets) | $ 0.51 |
See 1005 substitutes for Antinorex | |
References
- PubChem. "CYPROHEPTADINE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DrugBank. "CYPROHEPTADINE". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00434 (accessed September 17, 2018).
- MeSH. "Serotonin Antagonists". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Antinorex are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Antinorex. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
5 consumers reported useful
Was the Antinorex drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Useful | 5 | 100.0% | |
3 consumers reported price estimates
Was the price you paid to purchase the drug reasonable? Did you feel it was expensive?The below mentioned numbers have been reported by ndrugs.com website users about whether the Antinorex drug is expensive or inexpensive. There is a mixed opinion among users. The rating about the cost of the drug depends on factors like which brand drug the patient purchased, how effective it was for the price paid, the country or place the drug is marketed, and the economic condition of the patient. The users who feel the drug is expensive can look for an alternative brand drug or a generic drug to save the cost.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 3 | 100.0% | |
8 consumers reported time for results
To what extent do I have to use Antinorex before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 1 day and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Antinorex. To get the time effectiveness of using Antinorex drug by other patients, please click here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 3 | 37.5% | |
| > 3 month | 3 | 37.5% | |
| 5 days | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 1 month | 1 | 12.5% | |
22 consumers reported age
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 13 | 59.1% | |
| 30-45 | 5 | 22.7% | |
| 46-60 | 2 | 9.1% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 4.5% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 4.5% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
