Definitions for: Papaverine

[n] an alkaloid medicine (trade name Kavrin) obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive

Webster (1913) Definition: Pa*pav"er*ine, n. (Chem.)
An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic
action than morphine.

Synonyms: Kavrin

See Also: muscle relaxant