Synonyms: Pavacap® | Pavadyl®
papaverine is an approved drug
Compound class:
Natural product
Comment: Papaverine is an alkaloid compound produced in plants. Although it is detected in opium poppy species, it is not structurally or pharmacologically similar to the opium alkaloids.
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Bioactivity Comments |
Papaverine acts as a smooth muscle relaxant in blood vessels (peripheral vasodilator). Its pharmacodynamic actions appear to be a result of inhibition of phophodiesterases (PDEs). |
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