Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
Sandomigran
Synonyms :
pizotifen
Class :
Serotonin and histamine antagonist
Brand Name :
Sandomigran
Synonyms :
pizotifen
Class :
Serotonin and histamine antagonist
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablet, Oral:Â
0.5 mgÂ
1 mgÂ
0.5
mg
Tablet
Oral
at bedtime
(increase up to 1.5 mg/day depending on tolerability)
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Tablet, Oral:Â
0.5 mgÂ
1 mgÂ
For children >12 years:
0.5
mg
Tablet
Oral
at bedtime
(increase up to 1 mg/day depending on tolerability)
Refer to adult dosingÂ
Initiate at lower dosesÂ
If combined with pizotifen it may increase the neuroexcitatory or seizure-potentiating effect of amifampridine
May reduce the therapeutic concentration of pizotifen
It may enhance the serum concentration of pizotifen
May increase the tachycardic effect (hypertension)
If combined with pizotifen it may increase the neuroexcitatory or seizure-potentiating effect of bupropion
May increase the tachycardic effect (hypertension)
May increase the tachycardic effect (hypertension)
May increase the tachycardic effect (hypertension)
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
It may enhance the risk of adverse reactions when combined with Histamine antagonists
Frequency defined:Â Â Â
>10%Â
Weight gainÂ
Increased appetite Â
1% to <10%Â
DizzinessÂ
Drowsiness Â
Nausea Â
Xerostomia  Â
<1%Â
AgitationsÂ
Aggression Â
Insomnia Â
Weight loss Â
TremorÂ
UrticariaÂ
Pregnancy consideration: pizotifen can be prescribed for the treatment of migraine during pregnancy if needed. Â
Lactation: Pizotifen can be excreted in a very minor amount in breast milk.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: PizotifenÂ
Pronounced: pizotifen Â
Why do we use pizotifen?Â
Pizotifen is used to treat migraine.Â
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