Periactin
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Antihistamines may diminish mental alertness; conversely, particularly, in the young child, they may occasionally produce excitation. Patients should be warned about engaging in activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination, such as driving a car or operating machinery.
Brand Name: Periactin
Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
Generic Name: Cyproheptadine
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