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cyproheptadine and Morphine Abuse

cyproheptadine has been researched along with Morphine Abuse in 7 studies

Cyproheptadine: A serotonin antagonist and a histamine H1 blocker used as antipruritic, appetite stimulant, antiallergic, and for the post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome, etc.
cyproheptadine : The product resulting from the formal oxidative coupling of position 5 of 5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene with position 4 of 1-methylpiperidine resulting in the formation of a double bond between the two fragments. It is a sedating antihistamine with antimuscarinic and calcium-channel blocking actions. It is used (particularly as the hydrochloride sesquihydrate) for the relief of allergic conditions including rhinitis, conjunctivitis due to inhalant allergens and foods, urticaria and angioedema, and in pruritic skin disorders. Unlike other antihistamines, it is also a seratonin receptor antagonist, making it useful in conditions such as vascular headache and anorexia.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The effects of different manipulations of brain serotonin (5-HT) content on the development of morphine dependence were investigated in rats, which were implanted with morphine pellets for 40 days."7.65Central serotonergic mechanisms and development of morphine dependence. ( Blasig, J; Gramsch, C; Herz, A; Papeschi, R, 1976)
"The effects of different manipulations of brain serotonin (5-HT) content on the development of morphine dependence were investigated in rats, which were implanted with morphine pellets for 40 days."3.65Central serotonergic mechanisms and development of morphine dependence. ( Blasig, J; Gramsch, C; Herz, A; Papeschi, R, 1976)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19905 (71.43)18.7374
1990's2 (28.57)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hui, SC2
Sevilla, EL2
Ogle, CW2
Vetulani, J1
Bednarczyk, B1
Blasig, J1
Papeschi, R1
Gramsch, C1
Herz, A1
Drawbaugh, RB1
Lal, H1
Nurimoto, S1
Opitz, K1
Reimann, I1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
fMRI Imaging of Opioid Withdrawal in Healthy Human Volunteers[NCT01006707]15 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Objective Opioid Withdrawal Scale Score 15 Minutes Following Ondansetron or Placebo Administration

The OOWS consists of 13 observable physical symptoms that are assessed over a five-minute observation period and scored as present (score of 1) or absent (score of 0). The total OOWS scores is determined by summing the scores of the 13 items. OOWS scores can range from a low of 0 to a high of 13. A score of 0 would suggest that no objective signs of withdrawal were observed while a score of 13 would suggest that every observable sign of withdrawal was observed. (NCT01006707)
Timeframe: 15 Minutes Following Ondansetron or Placebo Administration

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Ondansetron2.7
Placebo2.2

Objective Opioid Withdrawal Scale Score 5 Minutes Following Ondansetron or Placebo Administration

The OOWS consists of 13 observable physical symptoms that are assessed over a five-minute observation period and scored as present (score of 1) or absent (score of 0). The total OOWS scores is determined by summing the scores of the 13 items. OOWS scores can range from a low of 0 to a high of 13. A score of 0 would suggest that no objective signs of withdrawal were observed while a score of 13 would suggest that every observable sign of withdrawal was observed. (NCT01006707)
Timeframe: 5 Minutes Following Ondansetron or Placebo Administration

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Ondansetron1
Placebo2

Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (SOWS) Score 20 Minutes Following Ondansetron or Placebo Administration

The SOWS consists of 16 physical and emotional symptoms that are rated by the participant on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely), to indicate the extent to which the symptom describes how they are feeling at the time. The total SOWS score is determined by summing the scores of the 16 items. Scores range from a low of 0 to a high of 64. A score of 0 would suggest that the individual is experiencing no symptoms of withdrawal while a score of 64 would suggest that the individual is experiencing all 16 symptoms of withdrawal to the fullest extent possible. (NCT01006707)
Timeframe: 20 minutes following Ondansetron or Placebo administration

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Ondansetron5.7
Placebo8.1

Brain Regions With Increases or Decreases in Amplitude of Low Frequency Fluctuations (ALFF) Associated With Ondansetron Administration

Changes are reporting using Spearman's correlation coefficient, using within-subject factors of time (pre-naloxone, post-naloxone) and pre-treatment (placebo, ondansetron). Changes in Objective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (OOWS) and Subjective Opioid Withdrawal Scale (SOWS) with correlation coefficient >0.45 are reported. The OOWS consists of 13 observable physical symptoms assessed over a 5-minute observation period and scored as present (score of 1) or absent (score of 0). The total OOWS scores is determined by summing the scores of the 13 items. OOWS scores can range from 0 to 13; lower scores correspond to fewer symptoms. SOWS consists of 16 physical and emotional symptoms rated by the participant on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely), to indicate the extent to which the symptom describes how they are feeling at the time. The total SOWS score is determined by summing the scores of the 16 items. Scores range from 0 to 64; lower scores correspond to fewer symptoms. (NCT01006707)
Timeframe: 36 minutes

Interventioncorrelation coefficient (Number)
Left inferior frontal gyrus, orbital (OOWS)Right inferior frontal gyrus, orbital (OOWS)Right superior frontal gyrus, medial (SOWS)Right inferior frontal gyrus, orbital (SOWS)Left superior temporal gyrus (OOWS)Left caudate head (SOWS)
All Ondansetron0.5190.5620.4780.486-0.6120.475

Other Studies

7 other studies available for cyproheptadine and Morphine Abuse

ArticleYear
5-HT3 antagonists reduce morphine self-administration in rats.
    British journal of pharmacology, 1993, Volume: 110, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Cyproheptadine; Indoles; Male; Morphine; Morphine Dependence; Ondansetron; Rats; Rats, Spra

1993
Prevention by the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist, ondansetron, of morphine-dependence and tolerance in the rat.
    British journal of pharmacology, 1996, Volume: 118, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Cyproheptadine; Male; Morphine Dependence; Naloxone; Narcotic Antagonists; Ondansetron; Rat

1996
Depression by clonidine of shaking behaviour elicited by nalorphine in morphine-dependent rats.
    The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology, 1977, Volume: 29, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Clonidine; Cyproheptadine; Humans; Male; Morphine Dependence; Nalorphine; Rats; Substance W

1977
Central serotonergic mechanisms and development of morphine dependence.
    Drug and alcohol dependence, 1976, Volume: 1, Issue:3

    Topics: 5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine; Animals; Brain Chemistry; Cyproheptadine; Fenclonine; Humans; Injections, I

1976
Effect of pharmacological interference with various neuropathways on blockade of morphine-withdrawal hypothermia by morphine and by conditional stimulus.
    Neuropharmacology, 1976, Volume: 15, Issue:6

    Topics: Animals; Benztropine; Conditioning, Classical; Cyproheptadine; Haloperidol; Humans; Hypothermia; Mal

1976
A simple method for evaluating physical dependence liability in rats.
    Japanese journal of pharmacology, 1973, Volume: 23, Issue:3

    Topics: Aminopyrine; Animals; Azepines; Body Weight; Codeine; Cyproheptadine; Dextropropoxyphene; Humans; Ma

1973
Suppression of the drug-induced morphine withdrawal syndrome by cyproheptadine.
    Psychopharmacologia, 1973, Jan-01, Volume: 28, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Body Weight; Cyproheptadine; Drug Tolerance; Fenfluramine; Humans; Hypothalamus; Levallorph

1973