papaverine

noun

A nonaddictive opium derivative, C20H21NO4, used medicinally to relieve spasms of smooth muscle.

noun

An alkaloid (C21 H21NO4) contained in opium.

noun

An alkaloid found in opium. It has a weaker therapeutic action than morphine.

noun

A non-addictive derivative of opium used in medicine to relieve muscle spasms, as a vasodilator and in some forms of erectile dysfunction.

noun

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