Candles "Papaverine" during pregnancy: instructions for use

Many pregnant women face such a problem as an increased uterine tone. It is caused by low levels of progesterone, physical activity, stress, toxicosis, and other factors.

To eliminate hypertonicity and prevent a life-threatening fetus situation, doctors use antispasmodics, for example, Papaverine. The most popular form of this medication for use at home are suppositories.

"Papaverine" in the form of candles is characterized by an elongated shape and white color with an unexpressed yellow or cream shade. Each candle contains 20 mg of the active substance, which is called papaverine hydrochloride.

To give the drug a form and to provide ease of its application, solid fats are added to the papaverine. Other chemical additives in the composition of such funds are absent. The drug is sold in cardboard boxes containing two cell packages of 5 candles. To buy such a "Papaverina" recipe is not needed, and the average cost of one pack is 50-70 rubles.

To store the drug at home It requires a cool place, hidden from small children. The shelf life of this form of medication is 2 years.

The active substance of candles has a pronounced antispasmodic effect on smooth muscles. Under his influence relaxes the muscles of organs such as the gallbladder, intestines, uterus, bronchi, stomach, bladder. This helps to eliminate the pain caused by spasm and restores the function of the target organ. In addition, papaverine hydrochloride acts on the blood vessels, which leads to their expansion and lowering blood pressure.

First, we note that the instructions for suppositories include a phrase about insufficient research on the effect of the drug on fetal development. This means that no clinical studies involving pregnant women, determining the effect of “Papaverine” on the body of the mother and baby during pregnancy, were conducted. And therefore, manufacturers say that the safety of such exposure is not confirmed. However, in practice, this drug has been used for more than a decade. Doctors do not note any harm to the baby in the womb.

The main indication for the appointment of "Papaverina" in candlelight to future mothers is increasing the tone of the uterus, which leads to deterioration of blood flow in the placenta and can trigger an abortion. Using "Papaverine" in the first and second trimesters allows you to avoid miscarriage, and in later periods this drug will simultaneously reduce the risk of preterm birth and prepare the cervix at the end of the third trimester for labor.

Candles can also be used for such ailments caused by spasm of smooth muscles, such as:

• with dry cough due to bronchospasm;
• for abdominal pains caused by intestinal or biliary colic;
• with cerebral vessels provoked by spasms;
• with renal colic or pain due to cramps in the bladder.

Candles with papaverine are prescribed to expectant mothers more often than the other two forms of medication (it is also represented by pills and injection solution) for reasons such as:

• this drug has the simplest composition, so the risk of allergy is lower;
• compared with tablets, the active substance is absorbed from the suppository faster, and its action lasts longer;
• the condition of the pregnant woman improves 10–15 minutes after the injection of the candle;
• It is quite simple to use suppositories - it does not require the help of medical staff, a woman copes with the introduction of candles on her own at home.

Although the use of "Papaverina" does not affect the development of the crumbs inside the uterus, but such candles can provoke undesirable consequences, if you do not take into account contraindications to their use, which may be the future mother.

The drug is prohibited for women who have the following diseases:

• severe violations of the liver;
• atrioventricular block;
• glaucoma.

Its use is limited to patients with pathologies of the thyroid gland, kidney, cardiovascular system, and many other diseases. Therefore, in the presence of any associated diseases, the expectant mother must should consult a doctor, only then buy candles and use them according to the scheme prescribed by a specialist.

In addition, "papaverine" can provoke side effects, even if it is not contraindicated. Some women respond to such suppositories with an allergic reaction. Sometimes after the use of the drug, blood pressure decreases or the heart rhythm is disturbed. In some patients, the use of "Papaverine" leads to drowsiness, constipation and other symptoms, which, if found, should be consulted with a physician.

At the beginning of pregnancy, many women experience feelings and anxiety, which increases the risk of hypertonus and the risk of miscarriage. The first weeks of gestation are most important for the development of the fetus, because it is in the first trimester that the crumbs form the main internal organs, their systems are formed. If the expectant mother's uterine tone has increased, it threatens the life of the fetus and impedes its normal development. And so the use of "Papaverine" is fully justified. but insert candles without a doctor's prescription at the beginning of pregnancy is not worth it.

If the risk of miscarriage is very high, a woman can be hospitalized, because her condition can be complicated at any time, and doctors in the hospital will have time to provide the necessary assistance. With a small hypertonus of a pregnant woman, suppositories with papaverine are prescribed and bed rest is prescribed.

Recall - before using Papaverin while waiting for a child, you need to consult a doctor who will select the optimal treatment regimen. Such suppositories are used exclusively rectally, that is, the candle is allowed to enter only in the anus. Vaginal way this medicine is not used.When the drug enters the intestine, its fatty base begins to heat up and dissolve, which contributes to the rapid absorption of the active substance and its transfer from the bloodstream to the muscular layer of the uterus or other smooth muscles.

An antispasmodic is used as follows:

1. the expectant mother should wash her hands and wipe them dry with a clean towel (you can also wear sterile gloves);
2. you need to open the box, separate one cell and carefully remove the candle from the wrapper;
3. a woman should lie on her side, lift her upper leg and gently insert a candle into the anus;
4. after the introduction of the drug requires some time to lie quietly.

A single dose of "papaverine" is often one suppository, which is injected into the rectum at equal time intervals several times a day. To obtain the therapeutic effect of the drug is used at least 2 times a day. EIf the spasms are rather severe, as prescribed by a doctor, suppositories are administered three or four times.

The duration of the use of funds, as already mentioned, is determined by the clinical situation and other factors, so for each woman the duration of the treatment course is selected individually. Candles can be set for just a few days and 2-3 weeks.

According to women, who had to use suppositories with papaverine during pregnancy, this is an effective and safe for babies drug. He quickly helped them with increased uterus tone. Among its advantages mention the absence of chemical additives in the composition, ease of use, affordable price. The undoubted advantage of "Papaverine" is called and the ability to use such candles on any term of gestation, if the woman has no contraindications.

Doctors also speak about this medication mostly positively. They confirm that the form of medication for rectal use is the most harmless and does not affect the state of the developing infant. At the same time, physicians are categorically against both self-treatment and changes in the dosage prescribed by a specialist. If you exceed the dose, it will not only worsen the well-being of the expectant mother, but may also cause hospitalization.

Most often, "Papaverine" is replaced by drugs based on drotaverine, as this active substance is also an effective antispasmodic, approved during pregnancy. Among such drugs, the most well-known is “No-shpa”, represented by pills and injectable form. In the solid form, such a drug can be taken both in case of hypertonia, and in spasms in the intestine or headache. It has a minimum of contraindications and there is no harmful effect on the fetus.

Instead of “No-shpy”, the expectant mother, after consulting with a specialist, can use such analogues as “Spazmonet”, “Drotaverin” or “Spazmol”.

Among other remedies that are in demand with increasing uterine tone and which can replace “Papaverin”, "Viburkol". Such homeopathic candles include several natural ingredients, among which are chamomile, belladonna and pulsatilla. They cause not only antispasmodic, but also anti-inflammatory effect. In addition, Viburkola has anesthetic and sedative effects.

Such a means allowed even for newborns, therefore, it does not harm the fetus and can be applied to women in the position. In addition to hypertonus, such candles are in demand for acute respiratory viral infections and inflammatory processes of any localization, for example, in the ENT organs.