Papaveretum (Papaveretum)
Overview of Papaveretum
Papaveretum is a narcotic analgesic. Papaveretum is a mixture of poppy plant derivatives, 50%is morphine. its action is predominantly the result of its morphine content. It relieves moderate to severe pain. It also suppresses cough and produces feeling of well being. Papaveretum is administered parentrally.
Indication of Papaveretum
Papaveretum is primarily indicated in conditions like Pain, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Surgery.
Contraindication of Papaveretum
Papaveretum is contraindicated in conditions like Renal diseases,Respiratory disease,Hepatic disease.
Side Effects of Papaveretum
Papaveretum produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Respiratory depression. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Papaveretum therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Papaveretum include Bradycardia, Cardiac arrest, Cyanosis.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Papaveretum are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea and vomiting.
Precautions of Papaveretum
Initial dose should be reduced in elderly, patient of hepatic, pulmonary or renal function, myxedema or hypothyroidism, central nervous system depression or coma, prostatic hypertrophy and gall bladder.