Papaverine blood levels after administration of a sustained-release preparation. Short communication.
The authors report the papaverine blood levels obtained after administration to a group of volunteers of a sustained-release preparation in comparison with a conventional form. The new preparation shows bioavailability equivalent to a normal papaverine but substantially more prolonged papaverine blood levels.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D001682:Biological Availability; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D010208:Papaverine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D010208:Papaverine