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About Papavar 30mg Injection

PAPAVERINE belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators used to treat circulatory problems, visceral spasm (gastrointestinal colic, urinary tract and biliary spasms), peripheral vascular disease, vascular spasm associated with angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, pulmonary and peripheral embolism. Additionally, PAPAVERINE is also used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). 

PAPAVERINE contains ‘Papaverine’ which works by relaxing the blood vessels, this helps the blood to flow easily to the heart and through the body. Thereby, PAPAVERINE helps in improving the blood flow in patients with circulatory problems. PAPAVERINE exerts spasmolytic effect by relaxing the smooth muscles. Thereby, helps in treating smooth muscle spasms. PAPAVERINE helps to treat erectile dysfunction by relaxing the smooth muscles and increases the blood flow to the penis.

Uses of Papavar 30mg Injection

Circulation problems, smooth muscle spasms, peripheral vascular disease, erectile dysfunction (impotence).

Medicinal Benefits of Papavar 30mg Injection

PAPAVERINE belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. It is used to treat circulatory problems, visceral spasm (gastrointestinal colic, urinary tract and biliary spasms), peripheral vascular disease, vascular spasm associated with angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, pulmonary and peripheral embolism. Additionally, PAPAVERINE is also used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). PAPAVERINE works by relaxing the blood vessels; this helps the blood to flow easily to the heart and through the body. Thereby, PAPAVERINE helps in improving the blood flow in patients with circulatory problems. PAPAVERINE is a non-specific, direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant causing a vasodilating effect on the blood vessels and other smooth muscle systems. PAPAVERINE exerts spasmolytic effect by relaxing the smooth muscles. PAPAVERINE helps to treat erectile dysfunction by relaxing the smooth muscles and increasing the blood flow to the penis. PAPAVERINE may also be used to control high blood pressure.

Directions for Use

Take with or without food. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take PAPAVERINE. Tablet: Swallow it as a whole; do not crush or chew the tablet. Injection: The injection should be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Papavar 30mg Injection

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Flushing (warmth, tingly feeling, or redness)
• Tiredness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PAPAVERINE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have severe heart failure, myocardial infarction, heart attack, heart rhythm disorders, and intracranial hypertension. Inform your doctor before taking PAPAVERINE if you have heart disease, glaucoma, high blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking PAPAVERINE if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking PAPAVERINE if you are breastfeeding. PAPAVERINE may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol as it might cause increased dizziness. PAPAVERINE should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PAPAVERINE may have interaction with anti-Parkinson’s (levodopa), smoking cessation agent (nicotine), opioid analgesic (morphine), calcium antagonists, hypotensive agents, and CNS depressants.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 PAPAVERINE may have interactions with severe heart failure, myocardial infarction, heart attack, heart rhythm disorders, intracranial hypertension, and liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are advised not to consume alcohol while taking PAPAVERINE as it might cause increased dizziness and drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

PAPAVERINE is not recommended for women who are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide if PAPAVERINE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

PAPAVERINE may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore you are advised to drive and operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

PAPAVERINE should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor before taking PAPAVERINE if you have liver impairment/liver disease or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor before taking PAPAVERINE if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease or any concerns regarding this.