Propoxyphene

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Propoxyphene Drug Index

Dextropropoxyphene[3] is an analgesic in the opioid category, patented in 1955[4] and manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is an optical isomer of levopropoxyphene. It is intended to treat mild pain and also has antitussive (cough suppressant) and local anaesthetic effects. The drug has been taken off the market in Europe and the US due to concerns of fatal overdoses and heart arrhythmias.[5] It is still available in Australia, albeit with...

What it is Propoxyphene used for? ## Mkk, It's a pain killer in the opioid category (opiate). For more details you can check out the drug page: Propoxyphene ## Roy is correct, it is mostly prescribed as a combination pill that also contains Acetaminophen, the name brand for it is Darvocet. Darvon if it is just Propoxyphene without Acetaminophen. It is a very mild narcotic pain reliever. Used mainly in people suffering short term pain, or who are not used to taking opiates on a regular basis. For people suffering chronic pain, it often does not help them very long and they have to move on to something else. I used to be on it, when my spine first began seriously degenerating and I took it only when I absolutely had to, in order to delay the amount of time it would take for me to buil...

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Which pharmacies will mail propoxyphene 65 (Darvon) to the U.S.? This med is the best for neuropathic pain, and I am able to keep a clear mind, unlike other meds which make me feel drugged. This mild med is perfect for me and doesn't make me throw up like other pain meds. This med was VOLUNTARILY taken off the market in the US, not actually banned. It is not illegal to possess in the United States. I use the kind without acetaminophen to keep any liver damage away. I'm almost out and need to get some more of this med. Please help. ## Propoxyphene and its relatives were removed from the market in the U.S. due to the fact that they can cause cardiac toxicity, so they were deemed unsafe to use. And, since it is also a narcotic, possession of it in the U.S., without a valid doctor...

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where can i get my procriptions filled ?? i have been on for 20 years tried everything nothing else works. had bad head injury took 7 years to get something that works not back at square one so far no luck. have scrip for propoxyphene 65 need filled!! ## I'm sorry, but if you are in the U.S. there is no way to get a prescription filled for any product that contains Propoxyphene, the FDA has been forced to have it pulled from the market and many other countries have done so, as well. Propoxyphene was found to be cardiotoxic and the effects that it had on the heart resulted in permanent injury or death, in some cases. Have you tried discussing this with your doctor, to see what else you may be able to use? Propoxyphene is actually a very mild narcotic and there are many on the market ...

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Propoxyphene is no longer sold in India or anywhere for that matter, as it has been proven to cause heart problems. Darvon/Darvocet is manufactured in India by a number of major pharmaceutical companies there. It's formula includes Paracetemol which is equivalent to acetaminophen, but more potent as an analgesic and less toxic, and also includes in the new formula, tramadol, also a pain reliever. It is manufactured to exactly resemble the same capsule that previously was sold as Darvon, and is very popularly sold and seems more effective. ## I'm sorry, but that is incorrect, there is no difference between Paracetamol and Acetaminophen, they are exactly the same. And the formations that contain Tramadol are not called Darvon or Darvocet, they are Ultram and Ultracet. This is a na...

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2005 propoxy -n/apap are they still good? ## No, they start to lose effectiveness one year after they are dispensed to you in the pharmacy bottle that exposes them to the elements. In addition, all products containing Propoxyphene have been removed from the market, due to the risk it causes of cardiac dangers. Learn more: Have you consulted your doctor? You should do so to obtain a safer medication. ## 7/20/2011 is the expiration date for my propoxyphene. Can I still use them?

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## this is a form of darvact used for mild pain ## What does this pill look like? ## they are oval white or pink, some say mylan on one side ## For anyone else seeking information on this medication, or any that contained Propoxyphene and its relatives, I'd like to let you know that they are no longer available. Due to the fact that they were found to cause very dangerous cardiac risks, as well as an inordinate number of overdose fatalities, they have been pulled from the market in the U.S., Canada and most other countries. You can learn more Darvocet details here. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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comprimé ovale blanc, identifié 5113, prescrit pour du zona, Je voudrais savoir les effets secondaire, et les contre indications du médicaments ## Propoxyphène avec l'acétaminophène est un releveur légère douleur narcotiques. Les effets indésirables fréquents mai comprennent: nausées, somnolence, vertiges et la constipation. Lire la suite ici: Y at-il autre chose que je peux vous aider?

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white oval v insigna 1111 ## I am sorry, I am not finding this one listed anywhere, are you certain of the marking? Did you receive it as a prescription for this medication? And what country are you in? This may help narrow it down. Propoxyphene with Accetaminophen is the generc for Darvocet, N100 would mean it contains 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene, this is a mild narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Here's a link to more information on the medication: ## Darvocet N 100 is composed of dextropropoxyphene napsylate 100mg (a narcotic) and 650mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol). They are no longer being produced in this country due to the new breed of "Darvon" attorneys. Why should we care about ...

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I would like some information on Propoxyphene-N and what it is used for? ## i have pinche nerve in my back and it causes arm pains. Does this medication helps? ## I am on blood thinner. that is accitrom because of my clotting tendency. I have severe pain in my body. can I take proxyvon capsule. I have allerji to ibubrufen , crocin and Para citmol. does it contain Vitamon K ## Propoxyphene was a mild narcotic pain reliever. The FDA warned that it carried the risk of being habit forming, and it's typical side effects included nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. However, it has been removed from the market due to the severe risks it was found to cause of cardiac dangers, and overdoses. The FDA decided that it's risks far outweighed any possible benefits, so it...

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Acetaminophen + Propoxyphene Drug Index

Dextropropoxyphene[3] is an analgesic in the opioid category, patented in 1955[4] and manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. It is an optical isomer of levopropoxyphene. It is intended to treat mild pain and also has antitussive (cough suppressant) and local anaesthetic effects. The drug has been taken off the market in Europe and the US due to concerns of fatal overdoses and heart arrhythmias.[5] It is still available in Australia, albeit with...

This drug primarily effects the nerves of the spinal cord. It is used effectively for muscular / skeletal pains in muscle groups in neck, shoulder, back pains. It is in narcotic class of synthetic opiates. If a person is not tolerant to opiates this is where all the bad side affects come from. ## Acetaminophen with Propxyphene is a mild, narcotic pain reliever. Thanks for the information you have provided. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Does anyone have any questions? ## What is good replacement medication - this medication removed from market - it was only on effective for my fibromyalgia pain specifically in back/spine neck and shoulders. Thanks ## Harry, no replacement for propoxyphene, remember it was a very good medication, ...

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capsule-shaped, orange color, 5112v number and letter ## The pill you have marked V 5112, is a combination of Acetaminophen + Propoxyphene Napsylate (650 mg - 100 mg). Acetaminophen + Propoxyphene Napsylate is used to treat mild pain and is additionally an anti-tussive and local anesthetic. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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is propoxyphene-n/apap a norcodic or opiate drug ## Acetaminophen + Propoxyphene Napsylate is an analgesic in the opioid category. It is used to treat mild pain and is additionally an anti-tussive and local anesthetic. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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allergic to phenogran, does this contain phenogran? ## No, this contains Acetaminophen (APAP) and Propoxyphene, exactly as you listed in the post, it is a generic for Darvocet, it's a mild narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions?

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oval white tablet ## Propoxyphene is used to treat mild pain and is additionally an anti-tussive and local anesthetic. To learn more about this drug click on the link below... In regards to your pill that you are describing, please post back with any imprints or markings that are on the pill so I can help you better.

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propoxyphene n 100/apap 650 MG Tab Pink oblong pill on one side 5114 with V beneath those numbers ## APAP is just medical speak for Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene is a very mild narcotic analgesic, this is a generic for Darvocet. Since this is a narcotic, it does have addictive potential. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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I need Propoxyphene-N/APAP 50-325mg Tabs ## Hi beth, I'm sorry to inform you, but medschat is an information-only site and does not manufacture, sell, nor promote the illegal sales of prescription drugs among these forums. Any effort to contact individuals for their medications is promptly taken down upon notice and could possibly result in being banned if not adhered to. If you need help locating a doctor that will prescribe you the pills you might need, then please post back with that intention and I, along with other users, may be of help to you. ## Anyone know of a M.D. in Austin, Texas that prescribes Klonopin or Valium?

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pain, oval white tablet ## i took one tablet of propoxyphene-n 100 w apap 650 and i am in severe muscle pain in my neck area. ## APAP is just medical speak for Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene is a very mild, narcotic pain reliever. If this made your pain worse, then clearly it isn't the proper medication for you, please speak to your doctor. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, dry mouth, constipation and drowsiness. If anyone has more information, please post. ## I am allergic to codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphocodone. Given my history I'm nervous about propoxyphene-n. Is there a good chance I'll be allergic to it, too? ## My severe neck pain has returned so I want to take the ic propoxy-n/apap that I was prescribed. I suspect I may be pregnant but ca...

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white tablets ## I can't provide any specifics about the tablet that was asked about, since no details were provided on the markings. However, just to add some updated information to this post, any and all medications that contained Propoxyphene or its relatives have now been pulled from the U.S. market due to extreme safety concerns over the cardiac dangers they were found to cause in some people. Unfortunately, though being a very mild narcotic, it did work very well for some people, who have now been left in the lurch and aren't sure what will help their pain. Are there any questions or comments? You can learn more Propoxyphene details here.

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