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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Definition Of Propoxyphene

Health Encyclopedia: Propoxyphene Overdose

Definition

Propoxyphene overdose is poisoning from an overdose of propoxyphene.


Alternative Names

Propoxyphene hydrochloride; Dextropropoxyphene


Poisonous Ingredient

Propoxyphene


Where Found
  • Darvocet
  • Darvon
  • Dolene
  • Darvon-N

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Health Guide

Propoxyphene overdose
...Alternative Names Propoxyphene hydrochloride; Dextropropoxyphene Read more »
TMJ Medications
...Pain Medications Hydrocodone & APAP (APAP=acetaminophen) - Vicodin, Lortab Oxycodone & APAP - Percocet Propoxyphene & APAP - Darvocet, Darvon Morphine Sulfate - MS Contin, Kadian, Avinza Fentanyl... Read more »
Q&A About the Acetaminophen Drug Warning
...and acetaminophen drugs-  Percocet® -  Phenaphen® with codeine -  Phrenilin®, Forte capsules-  Propoxyphene HCI and acetaminophen drugs-  Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen... Read more »
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Medications

Lly03630_117772_5

This combination medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene is a narcotic pain... Read more »

Lly03630_117772_5

This combination medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene is a narcotic pain... Read more »

Lly03630_117772_5

This combination medication is used to treat mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene is a narcotic pain... Read more »

Lly08030_123572_5

This medication is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain. It acts on certain centers in the brain to... Read more »

Lly08030_123572_5

This medication is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain. It acts on certain centers in the brain... Read more »

Related News

FDA sued over painkiller's risks
October 03, 2008

A consumer advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the painkiller propoxyphene, saying that the... Read summary »

Darvon will stay on the market--with stronger warnings
July 10, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled the the painkiller Darvon can stay on the market, but it will be required to carry stronger... Read summary »

EU wants Darvocet off the market
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European drug regulators say the painkiller Darvocet (dextropropoxyphene, propoxyphene) should be pulled off the market because patients using the... Read summary »

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