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1. (n.) papaverine
a white, crystalline alkaloid, C
Etymology: (1855–60; < L papāverpoppy+ -ine2)
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1. (noun) papaverine, Kavrin
an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
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1. (noun) PAPAVERINE
an alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic action than morphine
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1. PAPAVERINE
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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