cyproheptadine

noun

cy·​pro·​hep·​ta·​dine ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn 

: a histamine and serotonin antagonist C₂₁H₂₁N used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₁N·HCl especially as an antihistamine to treat allergy symptoms (such as sneezing and runny nose) and hives

Word History

Etymology

cyclic + propyl + hepta- + piperidine

First Known Use

1971, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cyproheptadine

noun

cy·​pro·​hep·​ta·​dine ˌsī-prō-ˈhep-tə-ˌdēn 

: a histamine and serotonin antagonist C₂₁H₂₁N used orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₁N·HCl especially as an antihistamine to treat allergy symptoms (as sneezing and runny nose) and hives