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Darvocet - Propoxy - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

(UPDATE 11/19/10 - Darvocet and Darvon have been removed from the market in the U.S.) Darvocet (Propoxy APAP, Wygesic, Propacet) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Darvocet, generic drug name propoxy (propoxyphene) and acetaminophen, is a combination narcotic painkiller. Other brand name drugs which contain propoxy with acetaminophen include: Propacet, and Wygesic.
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Darvocet Removed From Market in November 2010
Darvocet was taken off of the market by the FDA in November 2010.

Facts About Analgesics (Painkillers)
Analgesic medications are commonly referred to as painkillers. Darvocet, once a popular analgesic, is no longer on the market.

Drugs A-Z - Darvocet / Acetaminophen With Propoxyphene
Darvocet, acetaminophen with propoxyphene, is a schedule C-IV controlled substance. Acetaminophen with propoxyphene combination products are used for management of mild to moderate pain.

Propoxyphene overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of propoxyphene.

Acetaminophen overdose
Poisoning from an overdose of acetaminophen.

Drug Profile: Propoxyphene With Acetaminophen (Darvocet)
Drug profile and essential information on the drug Darvocet (Propoxyphene with Acetaminophen), from UMM.

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