papaverine

/pæpˈævəriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A tropane alkaloid extracted from the opium poppy, used as a vasodilator and to treat conditions such as erectile dysfunction and hypertension.

“The doctor prescribed papaverine to help the patient with his high blood pressure.”

Synonyms

  • alkaloid
  • vasodilator

Antonyms

  • hypertensive agent
  • vasoconstrictor