Information about Papaverine

Papaverine Uses

Papaverine is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

How Papaverine works

Papaverine increases blood flow to the penis by relaxing the muscles in penile blood vessels.

Common side effects of Papaverine

Constipation, Priapism, Peyronie's disease, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Dizziness, Fainting, Numb penis, Erectile dysfunction, Penile pain, Diaphoresis, General discomfort, Nausea, Abdominal discomfort, Decreased appetite, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Vertigo, Headache, Flushing of face, Sweating, Respiratory disorder, Tachycardia, High blood pressure, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Sedation, Apnea (absence of breathing)
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Available Medicine for Papaverine

PaparinTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
251 variant(s)
PapavarChandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd
1451 variant(s)
PapaverineMercury Laboratories Ltd
231 variant(s)
RepaverineRetort Pharma Pvt Ltd
161 variant(s)

Expert advice for Papaverine

  • Exercise caution when used papaverine in children.
  • Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma (Increased pressure inside the eye that causes visual problems), any heart or liver problem.
  • Do not use papaverine for longer than the prescribed treatment period as it is a habit forming drug and may cause dependence.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you experience jaundice like symptoms such as stomach pain, dark coloured urine, yellowing of eyes and skin, loss of appetite.
  • Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with papaverine, as it may worsen its side effects.
  • Do not drive or use any machinery after taking papaverine as it may cause dizziness.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
  • Do not take if allergic to papavarine hydrochloride or any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take if suffering with severe liver disease.
  • Do not takt if having complete heart block (AV block).

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