Properties
What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - papaverine hydrochloride Clinical-pharmacological group: Gastroenterology, Hepatology → Agents affecting gastrointestinal tone and motility → Agents reducing tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract → Myotropic antispasmodics Composition 1 suppository contains: Papaverine hydrochloride 0.02g, suppository base Pharmacological properties Papaverine hydrochloride suppositories 0.02g are a myotropic antispasmodic agent. It has a vasodilating effect. In large doses, it reduces the excitability of the heart muscle, slows down the intra-cardiac conduction Indications The preparation is prescribed by a doctor for vascular spasms (hypertension, angina pectoris, migraine), spasms of smooth muscles and abdominal blood vessels (cholecystitis, spasmodic colic, urinary tract spasms), in case of bronchial asthma Dosage and administration The suppository is removed from the packaging with scissors, moistened with water and inserted deep into the rectum. Prescribed 2-3 times a day Side effects Drowsiness, headache, nausea, constipation, sweating Contraindications Inflammatory process of the lower part of the large intestine
