CPH

CPH is a non-specific abbreviation used in clinical and scientific literature to refer to several distinct substances. Most commonly in a pharmaceutical context, it refers to **cyproheptadine**, a first-generation antihistamine and serotonin antagonist used for allergic conditions, appetite stimulation, and the management of serotonin syndrome; it is also being investigated for motor recovery in chronic spinal cord injury. Additionally, CPH refers to **chicken protein hydrolysate**, a dietary supplement composed of bioactive peptides studied for its potential to reduce abdominal obesity and improve metabolic health. In agricultural and oncological research, CPH denotes **cocoa pod husk**, a natural extract rich in polyphenols being evaluated for anticancer activity against hepatocellular carcinoma. Finally, CPHs is a frequent shorthand for the **cephalosporin** class of beta-lactam antibiotics.

Brand names

Periactin

Other names

cyproheptadinechicken protein hydrolysatecocoa pod huskcephalosporins