Papacon Description

Papacon or generic Papaverine is an injectible drug that is administered by your doctor if you require treatment for the conditions that cause smooth muscle spasms, including chest pains (angina pectoris) and a heart attack (acute myocardial infarction). Depending on your condition or its severity, your doctor can inject Papacon into a muscle or slowly into a vein to prevent an irritation. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Reduce the Workload on Your Heart and Avoid Other Health Risks

Papacon is a vasodilator that works on the smooth muscles that generally form the supporting tissue of your blood vessels as well as your stomach, bladder, and other hollow organs. Any tightening of the muscles surrounding blood vessels will cause a decrease in the blood supply. Hypertension can be reduced as proper blood flow is restored and your heart will not have to work as hard to pump blood to your tissues and other organs.

Treatment with Papacon is usually administered in a clinical setting as a one-time injection to dilate blood vessels and return your blood flow to normal so there will be no long-term effects of going without oxygenated blood to other tissues or organs. This is followed up with oral medication you can take at home. There is no cure for angina, hypertension, or high cholesterol, but there are treatments to help control it.

Conditions Treated by Papacon

If you are diagnosed with high cholesterol or hypertension, you could be at risk for heart disease. Plaque consists of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium, and a clotting material called fibrin. As these circulate in your blood, they begin to stick to the inside walls of your blood vessels. As the build-up continues, your blood flow becomes restricted and your heart has to work over-time to try and get enough blood. This can cause angina or a heart attack. A change in your eating habits, weight loss, and not smoking are good ways to avoid the risk of heart disease.

Before Papacon is Administered

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding before undergoing treatment with Papacon. To be certain your doctor feels that Papacon is safe for you, discuss other medical conditions and allergies you have and list any current OTC or Rx medications you take, including herbal remedies and dietary or vitamin supplements.

Papacon Precautions

Until you know how your body will react to Papacon, avoid driving, operating machinery, or any task that requires your full attention. You may be completely unaware that your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, so regular visits to your doctor for a blood test and pressure reading are recommended; especially if you are overweight, smoke, and have a diet high in saturated fats and trans fats.

Possible Side Effects of Papacon

• Headache
• Mild nausea
• Increased sweating
• Constipation or diarrhea

Drugs Similar to Papacon

• Nitrostat
• Minitran Patch
• Nitrolingual Pump Spray