Pizotifen

Appetite Stimulant · Appetite stimulant

Indications

Anorexia in underweight patients, mood elevation in the elderly, prophylactic (interval) treatment of migraine.

Dosage

Children: 2-6 yr, 0.25-0.5 mg of pizotifen daily; 6-12 yr, 0.5-1 mg of pizotifen daily in 2 or 3 divided doses. Average maintenance doses, 0.025 mg(of pizotifen)/kg body-wt daily. Adults: Starting with 0.5 mg (of pizotifen) per day, may be increased to 0.5 mg (of pizotifen) 3 times a day. Migraine prophylaxis: Adults: Starting with 0.5 mg of pizotifen daily, should be increased progressively, average maintenance dose 1.5 mg of pizotifen daily in a single or in divided doses. In refractory cases the dosage may be increased to 3-4.5 mg of pizotifen daily, taken in 3 divided doses.

Adverse Effects

Sedation, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Precautions: Patients should be warned of its possible sedative effects. Pregnancy, Nursing mothers. Due to slight anticholinergic effect of pizotifen caution in patients with narrow angle glaucoma or urinary retention.

Interactions

Sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines including certain common cold preps, alcohol.

Brands with this active ingredient

• Pifin

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