Treats various types of pain. Propoxyphene belongs to a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics.
Brand Names:
Darvon Compound 32, Darvon Compound-65, PC-Cap
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to propoxyphene, aspirin, or caffeine. Medicines that contain aspirin should not be taken by people with active ulcers, bleeding problems, or children or teenagers with symptoms of the flu or a viral infection.
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
May be taken with food to lessen stomach upset.
Drink plenty of fluids to help avoid constipation.
If a dose is missed:
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking blood thinners such as Coumadin®, medicine for gout, or any medicines that could make you drowsy such as sedatives, sleeping pills, or muscle relaxants.
Warnings:
This medicine can be habit-forming. You should not use more than your doctor ordered.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Check with your doctor before taking if you have kidney or liver problems, or if you have a history of depression.
If you have taken this medicine for several weeks, ask your doctor before stopping. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
This medicine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful if driving a car or using machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
