Papaverine is the active substance in the medicine known as Dipaverine. This peripheral and cerebral vasodilator acts by relaxing all smooth muscles, causing vasodilation, thus increasing blood flow in the brain.
Medicinal product for intravenous administration.
Indications for Dipaverin
This medication is indicated for the treatment of peripheral coronary cerebral vascular disorders, mainly in peripheral and cerebral ischemia and myocardial ischemia complicated by arrhythmias.
In addition, it is used as an antispasmodic in gastrointestinal disorders and in the treatment and diagnosis of erectile dysfunction.
Side effects
Blood changes; cardiac arrhythmia; increased arterial pressure; increased heart rate; constipation; yellowish color on the skin and eyes; depression; abdominal discomfort; diarrhea; Headache; rash on the skin; lack of appetite; liver hyperensitivity; nausea; deep breath; facial redness; sedation; somnolence; dizziness; perspiration.
Contraindications
Pregnancy risk C; complete atrioventricular block; during angina attack as a substitute for nitroglycerin.
