Effect of cyproheptadine on weight gain in malnourished children: a randomized, controlled trial
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Evaluation of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Effects on Weight Gain in Underweight Children with Anorexia; A Randomized Clinical Trial
Background: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride is an antihistaminic drug. Appetite stimulation is one of its secondary effects that can be of advantage in some diseases. In this study we investigated the effect of Cyproheptadine hydrochloride on weight gain in underweight children with anorexia at age group 2 to10 years old. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial, we selected 2-10 y...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Biomedicine
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1875-855X
DOI: 10.2478/abm-2010-0130