Papaverin Benefits & Uses

Papaverin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Erectile Dysfunction (Read More - Home Remedies for Erectile Dysfunction)

Papaverin 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

Papaverin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Papaverin is used -

Mild

Vertigo
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness

Common

Decreased blood pressure

Papaverin Related Warnings

Is the use of Papaverin safe for pregnant women?

Papaverin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Papaverin again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Papaverin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Papaverin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Papaverin on the Kidneys?

Papaverin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Papaverin on the Liver?

Papaverin is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Papaverin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Papaverin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Papaverin with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Levodopa

Papaverin Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Heat Cramps
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Papaverin

Is this Papaverin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Papaverin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Papaverin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Papaverin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Papaverin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Papaverin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Papaverin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Papaverin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Papaverin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Papaverin.

Unknown