noun
- Plural of papaverine; alkaloid compounds derived from opium poppies, used in medicine as vasodilators and smooth muscle relaxants.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple compounds or instances
Examples
- Papaverines are alkaloids found in Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy plant.
- The pharmaceutical company developed several papaverines for treating vascular disorders.
- Doctors may prescribe papaverines to improve blood flow in patients with circulatory problems.
- Research into papaverines has revealed their effectiveness as smooth muscle relaxants.
- Different papaverines have varying potencies and clinical applications.