Special precautions:
Glaucoma- administer with caution.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
Peripheral or cerebral vascular insufficiency
Dosage:
100mg 3 times daily. May be increased to 200mg 3 times daily. Most effective when given early in
course of vascular disorder.
Patient Information:
1. May cause dizziness (hypotension) or drowsiness; use caution when driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness and dexterity.
2. May cause flushing, sweating, headache, tiredness, rash, nausea, anorexia, abdominal distress or diarrhea. Notify physician, if these symptoms become pronounced.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacology:
Ethaverine is closely related to papaverine and has similar actions and uses.
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy:
Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established. Use with caution.
Lactation:
Safety for use in the nursing mother has not been established. Do not use in women of child
bearing age unless esstential to the welfare of the patient.