Papaverine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cerespan, Genabid, Pavabid, Pavabid HP, Pavacels, Pavacot, Pavagen, Pavarine, Pavased, Pavatine, Pavatym, Paverolan
CategoryDescriptionPapaverine (pa-PAV-er-een) belongs to the group of medicines called
vasodilators. Vasodilators cause blood vessels to expand, thereby increasing
blood flow. This medicine is used to treat problems resulting from poor blood
circulation.
Papaverine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage forms:
Oral
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Extended-release capsules (U.S.)
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- Cerespan
- Genabid
- Pavabid
- Pavabid HP
- Pavacels
- Pavacot
- Pavagen
- Pavarine
- Pavased
- Pavatine
- Pavatym
- Paverolan
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
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