Papaverine Hydrochloride Benefits & Uses

Papaverine Hydrochloride is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Muscle Spasms

Other Benefits

Papaverine Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride Related Warnings

Is the use of Papaverine Hydrochloride safe for pregnant women?

Papaverine Hydrochloride can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Papaverine Hydrochloride right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Papaverine Hydrochloride safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Papaverine Hydrochloride for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Papaverine Hydrochloride on the Kidneys?

Papaverine Hydrochloride does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Papaverine Hydrochloride on the Liver?

Papaverine Hydrochloride has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Papaverine Hydrochloride on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Papaverine Hydrochloride on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Papaverine Hydrochloride with Other Drugs

Papaverine Hydrochloride 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 Hydrochloride Contraindications

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

Parkinson's Disease
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Sickle Cell Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Papaverine Hydrochloride

Is this Papaverine Hydrochloride habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Papaverine Hydrochloride. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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

After taking Papaverine Hydrochloride you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Papaverine Hydrochloride is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Papaverine Hydrochloride cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Papaverine Hydrochloride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Papaverine Hydrochloride

Taking Papaverine Hydrochloride with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Papaverine Hydrochloride

Information about the interaction of Papaverine Hydrochloride and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown