A Comparative Study between Cyproheptadine and Carum Carvi as Appetite Stimulant in Case of Weight Gain

Appetite stimulators are the therapeutic compounds that increases appetite and help in weight gain. The commonly used synthetic may be form of a drug (Cyproheptadine) or hormone (Ghrelin) which hunger therefore enhances food consumption leading to Weight gainers advised case children show poor eating habits enhance their appetite. use chemical source is often accompanied with side effects such as abnormal gain, confusion, ataxia, drowsiness, dry mouth slower metabolism. This comparative study, gives an overview on potential capacity Carum carvi, carminative, obtained from natural having lesser significant increase peristaltic movement thus increased gastric motility. 5-HT antagonist, cyproheptadine by blocking action 5-HT2A shows additional anti-histaminic action. Therefore, it GIT But many confusion. Whereas, motility enhancer increasing acetylcholine. Therefore act anti-cholinergic agent minimal effects.