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Papaverine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Papaverine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Papaverine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Papaverine is used -
Is the use of Papaverine safe for pregnant women?
Papaverine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Papaverine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Papaverine safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Papaverine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Papaverine will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Kidneys?
Papaverine does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Liver?
Papaverine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Papaverine on the Heart?
Papaverine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Papaverine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Papaverine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Papaverine habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Papaverine. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Papaverine can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Papaverine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Papaverine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Papaverine
Taking Papaverine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Papaverine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Papaverine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 144