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Step Up Syrup

Manufacturer :  Emcee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Cyproheptadine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Step Up Syrup

Step Up Syrup is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms caused by seasonal allergies, food or blood such as watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or itching eyes or nose. It works by blocking natural substances like serotonin and histamine that your body makes during an allergic reaction. It also treats mild, uncomplicated hives.

During treatment with this medicine, you may experience drowsiness, constipation, dizziness, blurred vision, or dry mouth, nose or throat as side effects. Some people may also experience serious side effects like mood changes, shaking, seizures, difficulty urinating and irregular heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rarely seen.

This medicine is not prescribed for people who have an allergic reaction to it, women who are breast-feeding, a newborn baby or premature infant, an elderly person, those who have narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, a peptic ulcer or bladder, stomach, or bowel blockage. If you are taking or have taken within the last 14 days a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, do not take this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and other medications you are taking during this treatment.

The dosage is based on your age, weight, medical condition, body size and response to treatment.

    What are the uses of Step Up Syrup

    • Allergic Disorders

    What are the side effects of Step Up Syrup ?

    Key highlights of Step Up Syrup

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Cyprine 250mg syrup may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Cyprine 250mg syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Cyprine 250mg syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Step Up Syrup ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Step Up Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Cyproheptadine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    How does this medication work?

    Step Up Syrup has many uses, the most important of which is its action as an antihistamine, anticholinergic and local anaesthetic. The mechanism of action for the drug remains uncertain at this point of time, even though some experiments have been performed on rats to determine the same.

      What are the interactions of Step Up Syrup ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        Pratham 200Mg/5Ml Rediuse Suspension

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      FAQs about Step Up Syrup

      • Ques : What is Step Up Syrup?

        Ans : Step Up Syrup is a medication which has Cyproheptadine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the action of histamine. Step Up Syrup is used to treat conditions such as Loss of appetite, Allergies, Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, Cold urticaria, Allergic reactions to blood or plasma, etc.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Step Up Syrup?

        Ans : Step Up Syrup is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Allergic reactions to blood or plasma, Dermatographism, Watery eyes, and Vasomotor rhinitis. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Loss of appetite, Allergies, Perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis, and Cold urticaria. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Step Up Syrup to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Step Up Syrup?

        Ans : Step Up Syrup is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Step Up Syrup which are as follows: Fussiness, Dizziness, Confusion, Restlessness, Excitation, Nervousness, Tremor, Irritability, Insomnia, Rash, Edema, Excessive perspiration, Urticaria, Photosensitivity, Blurred vision, Diplopia, Vertigo, and Tinnitus. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Step Up Syrup.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Step Up Syrup?

        Ans : Step Up Syrup should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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