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cyproheptadine and Priapism

cyproheptadine has been researched along with Priapism in 1 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.

Priapism: A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The case of a young man with depressive illness who developed priapism while being treated with paroxetine is reported for the first time."7.69[Adverse effects: priapism caused by paroxetine]. ( Bertholon, F; el Allali, A; Krajewski, Y, 1996)
"The case of a young man with depressive illness who developed priapism while being treated with paroxetine is reported for the first time."3.69[Adverse effects: priapism caused by paroxetine]. ( Bertholon, F; el Allali, A; Krajewski, Y, 1996)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bertholon, F1
Krajewski, Y1
el Allali, A1

Other Studies

1 other study available for cyproheptadine and Priapism

ArticleYear
[Adverse effects: priapism caused by paroxetine].
    Annales medico-psychologiques, 1996, Volume: 154, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Antidepressive Agents; Cyproheptadine; Depressive Disorder; Humans; Imipramine; Male; Paroxet

1996