What is papaverine hcl used for?

Papaverine is used to improve blood flow in patients with circulation problems. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily to the heart and through the body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Can papaverine be taken daily?

Adults—30 to 60 milligrams (mg) injected very slowly into the area of your penis as directed by your doctor. Allow one or two minutes to completely inject the dose. Do not inject more than one dose in a day. Also, do not use this medicine more than two days in a row or more than three times a week.

What is the brand name for papaverine hydrochloride?

BRAND NAME(S): Pavabid. USES: This medication is used to increase blood flow throughout the body, including the heart and the brain. Papaverine is a vasodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the blood vessels.

What are the side effects of papaverine?

COMMON side effects

• orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure.
• nausea.
• vomiting.
• diarrhea.
• stomach cramps.
• painful erections.
• reactions at the site of the injection.
• pain in penis.

Is papaverine used for erectile dysfunction?

Papaverine is used to produce erections in some men with erectile dysfunction. When papaverine is injected into the penis (intracavernosal), it increases blood flow to the penis, which results in an erection. Papaverine injection should not be used as a sexual aid by men who do not have erectile dysfunction.

Is papaverine still available?

Papaverine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

Where is papaverine injected?

Using a sterile needle, inject the medicine slowly and directly into the base of the penis as instructed by your doctor. Papaverine should not be injected just under the skin. The injection is usually not painful, although you may feel some tingling in the tip of your penis.

How long does papaverine last?

The erection usually starts between 5 to 10 minutes after the injection and the erection usually lasts between 1 and 2 hours.

What is the action of papaverine?

The main actions of papaverine are exerted on cardiac and smooth muscle. Like quinidine, papaverine acts directly on the heart muscle to depress conduction and prolong the refractory period. Papaverine relaxes various smooth muscles. This relaxation may be prominent if spasm exists.

Does papaverine help with pain?

Papaverine is used to treat many conditions that cause spasm of smooth muscle. This includes chest pain, circulation problems, heart attack, or disorders of the stomach or gallbladder.

Does papaverine need to be refrigerated?

Papaverine + phentolamine (Bimix) doesnLt need refrigeration.