Question 1

please describe the medication: propoxyphene and acetaminophen?

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Darvocet: This medicine is no longer available.   It used to be called darvocet.  Propoxyphene and tylenol (acetaminophen) together.

Question 2

can you die from an overdose on propoxyphene?

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Yes: This is an addictive and potentially dangerous medicine and should be use only as prescribed. Overdose can occur.

Question 3

i need to know what is propoxyphene?

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Darvon: Propoxyphene is a synthetic "opioid, " a drug which acts at the same receptors as opium and its derivatives. It is closely related to methadone.  The trade name in the us was darvon, and it commonly came together with tylenol (acetaminophen) as darvocet. It was taken off the market in the us in 2000, because it was not very effective as a pain reliever and could cause cardiac problems.  It is still sold elsewhere.

Question 4

what is propoxyphene-n/apap used for?

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Pain: the brand name was Darvocet and was a scheduled narcotic that has since been removed from the market, but there is still some out there in medicine cabinets.

Question 5

what is propoxyphene-n prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Propoxyphene is the chemical in an old pain medication called Darvocet. It is no longer on the market due to fatal side effects, and the pills you might have found are too old and dangerous to take. Do not flush into public water supply, empty bottle into trash or take to pharmacy for disposal.

Question 6

why did  propoxyphene go off the market?

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Propoxyphene: Norpropoxyphene the metabolite is toxic. If too much Propoxyphene is used the metobolite would build up in your body and cause cardiac and mental issues.

Question 7

how much time does propoxyphene stay in your body?

Accepted Answer

It is long acting: and if you were taking it regularly, it's metabolites could be detected in urine for weeks, which is what I assume you are really asking. Not sure how you are taking it, since it has been banned in the US for about 10 years. Depending on what test is used, it may not show up, since it is chemically different than usual opiates like oxycodone and hydrocodone.  If they do GC/MS it will show up.

Question 8

what is propoxyphene/acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Darvocet: A pain killer which has been removed off the market due to association with cardiac toxicity.

Question 9

do people recreationally abuse propoxyphene?

Accepted Answer

Of course...: Anything that can cause a mental “change in state”, will be used or abused by someone to achieve a brain change.  Some substances, like alcohol,  cause a reliable change in state that is similar from person to person. Other substances, like propoxyphene,  produced a more unreliable change & only at higher,  more dangerous doses. Also, it's not available in usa anymore.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: propoxyphene overdose?

Accepted Answer

Propoxyphene OD: Propoxyphene (Darvon) is a narcotic pain reliever. Overdose symptoms could include: either small or dialated pupis, cold /clammy skin, blue lips, sedation,  confusion, fainting, weak, slow or irregular pulse &amp; slow, shallow breathing or resiratory arrest.  The FDA banned Darvon &amp; other medications that contain propoxyphene due to potential cardiac problems.

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