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Genabid description. Papaverine ( pa-PAV-er-een) belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. Vasodilators cause blood vessels to expand, thereby increasing blood flow. Genabid is used to treat problems resulting from poor blood circulation.
Why prescribed Genabid. Papaverine is used to improve blood flow in patients with circulation problems. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily to the heart and through the body. Genabid is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Genabid. Papaverine comes as a tablet and extended-release (long-acting) capsule to take by mouth. The tablet usually is taken three to five times a day at evenly spaced intervals. The extended-release capsule usually is taken every 8-12 hours. Do not crush, chew, or divide the extended-release capsules. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take papaverine exactly as directed. Papaverine may be habit-forming. Do not take larger doses, take it more often, or for a longer period than your doctor tells you to. Papaverine controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take papaverine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking papaverine without talking to your doctor. Some brand names: - Cerespan - Genabid - Papaverine - Pavabid - Pavabid HP - Pavacels - Pavacot - Pavagen - Pavarine - Pavased - Pavatine |