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Papaverine (Papaverine Hydrochloride) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following side effects have been reported: general discomfort, nausea, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, constipation or diarrhea, skin rash, malaise, vertigo, headache, intensive flushing of the face, perspiration, increase in the depth of respiration, increase in heart rate, a slight rise in blood pressure, and excessive sedation.

Hepatitis, probably related to an immune mechanism, has been reported infrequently. Rarely, this has progressed to cirrhosis.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED PAPAVERINE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Papaverine. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Papaverine side effects / adverse reactions in 74 year old male

Reported by a physician from Canada on 2011-12-21

Patient: 74 year old male

Reactions: Priapism

Suspect drug(s):
Alprostadil
    Dosage: mcg/ml
    Indication: Erectile Dysfunction

Papaverine
    Indication: Erectile Dysfunction

Phentolamine Mesylate
    Indication: Erectile Dysfunction



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2011-08-24

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