apewin 4mg tablet

4.5 (15 reviews)

Cyproheptadine (4mg)

🏭 Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Aug 21, 2026

📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available

Medically Reviewed

SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is apewin 4mg tablet used for?

Apetamin Syrup (Cyproheptadine) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Cyproheptadine (4mg), which Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additio. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
Manufacturer: Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd
Form: Allopathy
Pregnancy Category: B
Prescription Required: Yes

💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

💊 apewin 4mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Allergic conditions, appetite stimulation, migraine prophylaxis

Off-label uses: Anorexia nervosa, cyclic vomiting syndrome

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)	Cyproheptadine
Brand Name	Apetamin Syrup
Manufacturer	Stanford Biotech Pvt Ltd
Packaging / Form	Varies by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic Class	VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class	H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Route of Administration	Oral
Storage	Store at 20-25°C, protect from light
Shelf Life	As per manufacturer

🔬 Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally

DistributionWidely distributed, crosses blood-brain barrier

Protein Binding96-99%

MetabolismHepatic (CYP3A4, CYP2C19)

Half-Life8-9 hours

ExcretionRenal (40% as metabolites, 2-20% unchanged) and fecal

BioavailabilityHigh

Onset of Action30-60 minutes

Peak Plasma Time1-3 hours

Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Antagonist at histamine H1 receptors and serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, with additional anticholinergic and appetite-stimulating effects

Mechanism Steps

1Competitive antagonism at H1 receptors

2Antagonism at 5-HT2 receptors

3Blockade of histamine-mediated vasodilation and increased capillary permeability

💡 How to Take apewin 4mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of apewin 4mg tablet

✅ Common Side Effects

Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Increased appetite
Weight gain

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Confusion
Hallucinations
Seizures
QT prolongation

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Agranulocytosis
Hemolytic anemia
Thrombocytopenia

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

⚠️ Drug	Severity	Effect
MAOIs	Major	Increased anticholinergic and CNS effects
CNS depressants	Major	Additive sedation
Anticholinergics	Moderate	Additive anticholinergic effects
SSRIs	Moderate	Increased serotonergic effects
Alcohol	Minor	Increased sedation

🚨 Major Interactions

MAOIs
CNS depressants

⚡ Moderate Interactions

Anticholinergics
SSRIs

ℹ️ Minor Interactions

Alcohol
Sedatives

🍽️ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase levels

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

Increased sedation and CNS depression

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hypertension, concurrent MAOI use

📊 Monitoring Parameters

Appetite, weight, sedation, anticholinergic effects

🤱 Lactation Safety

Caution; may be excreted in milk

💊 Overdose Management

Symptomatic and supportive; physostigmine for severe anticholinergic symptoms

⏰ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose

👨‍⚕️ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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⭐ User Reviews

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026