Aprotic Syrup
Aprotic Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Aprotic Syrup
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Aprotic Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat loss of appetite. It is an effective appetite stimulant. It works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger which regulates appetite.
Aprotic Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are constipation, dryness in mouth, and blurred vision. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Appetite stimulant
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Aprotic Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Aprotic Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Choline and Cyproheptadine. Choline is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produces more bile acids using cholesterol, as a result, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered. Cyproheptadine works by reducing the effect of a chemical messenger (serotonin) in the hypothalamus, a part of the brain which regulates appetite.
06Benefits
In Appetite stimulant
Aprotic Syrup stimulates appetite by improving metabolism of the body. It works by improving liver function which boosts your digestion process and thus makes you feel hungry. This helps your body produce enough energy to carry out your daily work without feeling fatigue. Taking Aprotic Syrup helps improve the nutritional status in people who suffer from malnutrition. It also helps in increase in weight and height naturally by improving the sleep pattern. You may see an improvement in your appetite after taking Aprotic Syrup in few weeks.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Blurred vision
Sleepiness
Constipation
Dryness in mouth
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Aprotic Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aprotic Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprotic Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Unless Aprotic Syrup is used to lower the prolactin levels in the mother, it should be avoided as it might interfere with breastfeeding.
Driving:UNSAFE
Aprotic Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Aprotic Syrup may cause dizziness, sedation, and hypotension in elderly patients. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprotic Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprotic Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aprotic Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Aprotic Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Aprotic Syrup is prescribed to increase your appetite.
Keep sipping water and try sucking sugar-free sweets or chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant pr breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
Najib K, Moghtaderi M, Karamizadeh Z, et al. Beneficial Effect of Cyproheptadine on Body Mass Index in Undernourished Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Iran J Pediatr. 2014;24:753-758. view
Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
