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Brand: Pavabid, Cerebid, Papaverine hydrochloride
Papaverine is a vasodilator that relaxes smooth muscles in blood vessels, improving blood flow. It belongs to the opium alkaloid class but does not have analgesic or narcotic properties. It's primarily used to treat conditions caused by vasospasms, such as erectile dysfunction, cerebral vasospasm, and peripheral artery disease.
For treating vasospasms related to erectile dysfunction, cerebral vasospasm, and peripheral artery disease.
Outcome:
Increased risk of bleeding
Mechanism:
Papaverine can inhibit the metabolism of warfarin.
Outcome:
Increased respiratory depression
Mechanism:
Additive effects on the respiratory system.
Outcome:
Slightly increased risk of bleeding
Mechanism:
Both drugs can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Most likely new formulation: sustained-release implant for long-term treatment of peripheral artery disease (2026, 80% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a 70% likelihood of new formulations for targeted drug delivery being approved within the next 5 years.
Vasodilator, Opium Alkaloid
Isoquinoline Alkaloid