Observations on the use of cyproheptadine hydrochloride as an antipruritic agent in allergic cats.
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride was administered to 20 presumed or proven allergic cats to determine its efficacy in controlling pruritus. Each cat received 2 mg, orally, every 12 h. The pruritus was satisfactorily controlled in 9 cats. Side effects were seen in 8 cats, and included polyphagia, sedation, vocalization, affectionate behavior, and vomiting.
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Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D000982:Antipruritics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D003533:Cyproheptadine / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
D000982:Antipruritics; D003533:Cyproheptadine