PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overview

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE is a Schedule X drug.

Propoxyphene is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Propoxyphene is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, any allergy, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcoholic beverages. It should not be used in children less than 12 years.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Confusion, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Irregular Heartbeat, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE : Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Constipation, Abdomen Pain, Lightheadedness, Head Headache, Weakness (generalized), Hallucinations

Serious Side-Effects

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE : Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Loss Of Coordination, Confusion

Rare Side-Effects

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Intestinal Obstruction, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Enterocolitis, Gastroenteritis, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Alcohol Poisoning, Alcoholism, Hypotension, Shock, Brain Tumor, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Adrenal Insufficiency, Gall Bladder Disease, Hypothyroidism, Panhypopituitarism, Seizure, Urinary Retention, Heart Arrhythmias

Technical Classification

PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: NARCOTIC ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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