Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Propoxyphene overdose

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Definition

Propoxyphene is medicine used to relieve pain. Propoxyphene overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.


Alternative Names

Propoxyphene hydrochloride; Dextropropoxyphene


Poisonous Ingredient

Propoxyphene


Where Found

Propoxyphene is sold under the following brand names:

  • Darvocet
  • Darvon
  • Darvon-N
  • Dolene

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.


Review Date: 02/02/2011
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)