Papaverine Benefits & Uses

Papaverine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Other Benefits

Papaverine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses may be given 10 minutes apart
Geriatric	Disease: Ventricular Tachycardia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 doses may be given 10 minutes apart

Papaverine Related Warnings

Is the use of Papaverine safe for pregnant women?

Papaverine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Papaverine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Papaverine safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Papaverine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Kidneys?

Papaverine is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Liver?

Papaverine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Heart?

Papaverine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Papaverine with Other Drugs

Papaverine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxorubicin (Liposomal)

Amoxapine

Clozapine

Dasatinib

Desipramine

Desipramine Liquid

Papaverine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Papaverine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Sickle Cell Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Papaverine

Is this Papaverine habit forming or addictive?

Papaverine can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Papaverine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Papaverine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Papaverine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Papaverine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Papaverine

Taking Papaverine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Papaverine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Papaverine with alcohol will be.

Unknown