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Papaverine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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Entry terms

  • 23473EC6BQ
  • 58-74-2 (Papaverine)
  • 61-25-6 (HCl)
  • DAA13NKG2Q
  • Isoquinoline, 1-((3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-

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  • French

  • 23473EC6BQ
  • 58-74-2 (Papaverine)
  • 61-25-6 (HCl)
  • DAA13NKG2Q
  • Isoquinoline, 1-((3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl)-6,7-dimethoxy-

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