The drug "Papaverine" has been popular for a long time. For many years it has been prescribed for the treatment of various diseases. Moreover, its safety is so great that it is allowed to use for pregnant women and children over six months old. Let's consider in more detail candles with papaverine. The instruction indicates that the tool is used for a wide range of patients.
The medicine “Papaverine” is prescribed both as part of a comprehensive treatment, and if necessary, urgent removal of spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs.
The release of the drug is carried out in three forms: tablets, rectal suppositories and injection. Tablets are used extremely rarely, as they are slowly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. Rectal suppositories are more effective, as a result of which they are prescribed more often.
If it is necessary to carry out emergency care, the most convenient form of injection is, thereby eliminating even severe cramping.
Any form goes well with other painkillers. For this reason, the drug is often used in complex treatment.
Indications
Regardless of what form of release is used: tablets, injections or suppositories with papaverine - the instruction indicates the same indications for use:
- spasms of the vessels of the heart;
- spasms of the brain;
- spasms of smooth muscles, peripheral vessels, abdominal organs.
Drug dosage
For adults, suppositories are used 2-3 times a day for 20-40 mg (1-2 suppositories). The maximum single dose is 0.2 g, and the daily dose is 0.6 g.
Children from 6 months are prescribed candles with papaverine. The method of application consists in the rectal administration of suppositories 3 times a day from 5 to 20 mg, depending on age. Kids up to one year old are allowed to use a third of the candles.
Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed for patients with severe liver failure, hypersensitivity to individual components, glaucoma, AV block. Elderly people and children under 6 months of age are not prescribed Papaverine suppositories. Reviews also indicate that when smoking, the effectiveness of the drug is significantly reduced. Also, alcohol is not allowed for the treatment period.
Regardless of age, there are still reasons that do not allow the use of candles with papaverine. The instruction indicates that in cases where the patient had a head injury, shock, chronic renal failure, supraventricular tachycardia, hypothyroidism, prostatic hyperplasia, the use of the drug is not allowed.
Use during pregnancy
We further consider in which cases papaverine suppositories are used. The instruction indicates that during pregnancy, the drug is prescribed with caution. In practice, this tool is used very often. In cases where a woman was diagnosed with an increased tone of the uterus, these candles are prescribed one of the first. If hypertonicity is established, then injections are used as a more effective and quick remedy.