Leaflet PAPAVERINA ARENA 50mg tablets
- Product code:
- W53685004
- Quantity:
- 30
- Indicated for:
- gastrointestinal spasms; functional abdominal pain
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- papaverine hydrochloride (analgesic and antipyretic)
- ATC
- A03AD01 — Alimentary tract and metabolism | Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders | Papaverine and derivatives
Papaverine hydrochloride is a medication used to relax smooth muscle and dilate blood vessels. It is commonly used to treat spasms of smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal, biliary, urinary, or vascular systems.
Papaverine works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, which increases the levels of cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) in cells. This mechanism leads to smooth muscle relaxation and improved blood flow.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or suppositories and is used for conditions such as biliary colic, renal colic, vascular spasms (including cerebral angiospasm), or erectile dysfunction (in some cases).
Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, low blood pressure, drowsiness, or local reactions at the injection site. Rarely, allergic reactions, cardiac arrhythmias, or hepatotoxicity may occur.
Papaverine should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases, liver or kidney impairment. It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor’s instructions and avoid alcohol consumption during treatment, as it may enhance the sedative effects of the medication.
Papaverine works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase, which increases the levels of cyclic AMP (adenosine monophosphate) in cells. This mechanism leads to smooth muscle relaxation and improved blood flow.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or suppositories and is used for conditions such as biliary colic, renal colic, vascular spasms (including cerebral angiospasm), or erectile dysfunction (in some cases).
Common side effects include nausea, dizziness, low blood pressure, drowsiness, or local reactions at the injection site. Rarely, allergic reactions, cardiac arrhythmias, or hepatotoxicity may occur.
Papaverine should be used with caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases, liver or kidney impairment. It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor’s instructions and avoid alcohol consumption during treatment, as it may enhance the sedative effects of the medication.
General data about PAPAVERINA ARENA 50mg
- Substance:
- papaverine hydrochloride
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-12-2020
- Product code:
- W53685004
- Concentration:
- 50mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 30
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- OTC — Over the Counter = medicine that does not require a medical prescription.
Pharmaceutical forms available for papaverine hydrochloride
Concentrations available for papaverine hydrochloride
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 20mg/ml
- 40mg/ml
- 50mg