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darvon::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | propoxyphene, propoxyphene hydrochloride |
| Type of | analgesic, anodyne, pain pill, painkiller |
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Darvon, first approved in the 1950s, is an opioid used to treat mild to moderate pain.
From the chron.com
Darvon, which includes a dose of acetaminophen, is among the top prescribed medications.
From the washingtonpost.com
Darvon-related deaths have often involved intentional misuse, either by overdosing or mixing with alcohol and other drugs.
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Darvon was first approved in 1957, when there were few alternatives for treating pain except aspirin and powerful narcotics.
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- Propoxyphene: a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive
- Dextropropoxyphene, manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, is an analgesic in the opioid category. It is used to treat mild pain and is additionally an anti-tussive and local anesthetic.
