What Is Darvon Used For?
Darvon, which is also called Darvocet, may be prescribed by your doctor if you have mild or moderate levels of pain from a medical procedure or injury. The active ingredients in Darvon include acetaminophen (Tylenol) and propoxyphene napsylate, and are only recommended for use in adults. The safety of using Darvon for your child has not been established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Darvon can also reduce fever and may be used in people with bacterial and viral infections.
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Types
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Darvon comes in both a regular and an extended-release variety, as well as a generic medication called propoxyphene, which may cost you less money to purchase.
Features
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The active ingredient propoxyphene napsylate is a narcotic related to methadone and other opioids. Your body can build a tolerance to it over time, making pain relief less effective.
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Function
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Propoxyphene napsylate works to reduce your pain by blocking the receptors in your brain's neurons that sense and respond to pain in your body.
Effects
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You may experience side effects from Darvon including constipation, upset stomach, sleepiness, dizziness and difficulty urinating.
Interactions
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If you take other medications including antihistamines, blood pressure medications, antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs, you may have an increase in side effects, such as sedation and constipation.
Warning
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If you have a lung disease, such as emphysema, Darvon can cause extreme difficulty with breathing, and is not recommended if you are elderly or disabled and have a chronic breathing condition.
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