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papaverine

papaverine Papaverine is an alkaloid derived from opium that differs from other opium alkaloids in its structure and effects.

Papaverine is an alkaloid derived from opium that differs from other opium alkaloids in its structure and effects. It acts directly to relax smooth muscle and widen blood vessels, including in the brain, though its exact mechanism is not fully understood.

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