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Cyproheptadine acts on all receptors except ?

A
D2
B
H1
C
Muscarinic
D
5HT2A
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., D2 Cvproheptadine It primarily blocks 5HT2A receptors and has additional HI antihistaminic, anicholinergic and sedative propeies. It is used in allergies and as antipuritic agent. It increases appetiteand has been used in children and poor eaters to promote weight gain. It is used in controlling intestinal manifestations of carcinoid and post gastrectomy dumping syndrome as well as in antagonizing priapism/ or orgasmic delaycaused by fluoxetine and trazodone.

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