Papaverine
| Definition: |
An alkaloid found in opium but not closely related to the other opium alkaloids in its structure or pharmacological actions. It is a direct-acting smooth muscle relaxant used in the treatment of impotence and as a vasodilator, especially for cerebral vasodilation. The mechanism of its pharmacological actions is not clear, but it apparently can inhibit phosphodiesterases and it may have direct actions on calcium channels. |
| Also Called: |
Cerespan,Papaverine Hydrochloride,Pavabid,Pavatym |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
58-74-2 |
Papaverine Categories.
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Tetrahydropapaveroline - A leukomaine (animal alkaloid) formed in brain and liver from dopamine and L-dopa; it may be implicated in psychiatric problems. |
Papaverine Definitions and Terms
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