Veterinary Use
Cyproheptadine is used in cats as an appetite stimulant and as an adjunct in the treatment of asthma. Possible adverse effects include excitement and aggressive behavior. The elimination half-life of cyproheptadine in cats is 12 hours.
Cyproheptadine has been used successfully in treatment of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) in horses.
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