Finished product reference
Papaverine Hydrochloride
Injection · Parenteral · 20 mg/1mL · 2 mL
- List code
- 53026
Indications
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Papaverine is recommended in various conditions accompanied by spasm of smooth muscle, such as vascular spasm associated with acute myocardial infarction (coronary occlusion), angina pectoris, peripheral and pulmonary embolism, peripheral vascular disease in which there is a vasospastic element, or certain cerebral angiospastic states, and visceral spasm , as in ureteral, biliary, or gastrointestinal colic.
Dosage and administration (summary)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Papaverine Hydrochloride may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The intravenous route is recommended when an immediate effect is desired, but the drug must be injected slowly over the course of 1 or 2 minutes to avoid uncomfortable or alarming side effects. Parenteral administration of papaverine hydrochloride in doses of 1 to 4 mL is repeated every 3 hours as indicated. In the treatment of cardiac extrasystoles, 2 doses may be given 10 minutes apart.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Intravenous injection of papaverine is contraindicated in the presence of complete atrioventricular heart block. When conduction is depressed, the drug may produce transient ectopic rhythms of ventricular origin, either premature beats or paroxysmal tachycardia. Papaverine Hydrochloride is not indicated for the treatment of impotence by intracorporeal injection.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C - No teratogenic effects were observed in rats when papaverine hydrochloride was administered subcutaneously as a single agent. It is not known whether papaverine can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.
Storage and supply
HOW SUPPLIED Papaverine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 30 mg/mL is available as 54288-142-10 2mL Vial packaged in boxes of 10. 54288-142-25 2mL Vial packaged in boxes of 25. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) (See USP Controlled Room Temperature). PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Source: Papaverine Hydrochloride (Papaverine Hydrochloride) — US FDA prescribing information, 2025-12-26, DailyMed. Summarised and shortened; the full label governs. Iranian registration, indications and labelling may differ.
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