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Papaverine for Abdominal Pain

ICD-10 R10

Papaverine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in the abdomen can come from any one of them. The pain may start somewhere else, such as your chest. Severe pain doesn't always m… More on Abdominal Pain →

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How Papaverine is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Papaverine is recommended in various conditions accompanied by spasm of smooth muscle, such as vascular spasm associated with acute myocardial infarction (coronary occlusion), angina pectoris, peripheral and pulmonary embolism, peripheral vascular disease in which there is a vasospastic element, or certain cerebral angiospastic states, and visceral spasm , as in ureteral, biliary, or gastrointestinal colic.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Papaverine Hydrochloride may be administered intravenously or intramuscularly. The intravenous route is recommended when an immediate effect is desired, but the drug must be injected slowly over the course of 1 or 2 minutes to avoid uncomfortable or alarming side effects. Parenteral administration of papaverine hydrochloride in doses of 1 to 4 mL is repeated every 3 hours as indicated. In the treatment of cardiac extrasystoles, 2 doses may be given 10 minutes apart.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following side effects have been reported: general discomfort, nausea, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, constipation or diarrhea, skin rash, malaise, vertigo, headache, intensive flushing of the face, perspiration, increase in the depth of respiration, increase in heart rate, a slight rise in blood pressure, and excessive sedation. Hepatitis, probably related to an immune mechanism, has been reported infrequently. Rarely, this has progressed to cirrhosis. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Oryza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-888-296-9383 (or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088) or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

ICD-10 codes for Abdominal Pain

R10

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Frequently asked questions

Is Papaverine used to treat Abdominal Pain?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Papaverine is used in the treatment of abdominal pain. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Abdominal Pain?

Abdominal Pain is coded in ICD-10-CM as R10.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Papaverine is right for you.

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