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Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon) Summary

Description: A narcotic analgesic structurally related to METHADONE. Only the dextro-isomer has an analgesic effect; the levo-isomer appears to exert an antitussive effect.

Also Known As: Darvon; Propoxyphene; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (R*,R*)-(+-)-Isomer; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (R-(R*,R*))-Isomer Show All >>

Networked: 350 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 35 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Dextropropoxyphene is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 11 outcomes 16 studies in 96 results
  2. Osteoarthritis : 3 outcomes 3 studies in 7 results
  3. Postoperative Pain : 1 outcome 1 study in 8 results
  4. Sprains and Strains (Sprain) : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
  5. Spinal Stenosis (Stenosis, Spinal) : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result
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Drugs Related to Dextropropoxyphene

  1. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
  2. Codeine (Codeine Phosphate)
  3. Tramadol
  4. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
  5. Tablets
  6. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  7. Diflunisal (Dolobid)
  8. Naproxen (Naprosyn)
  9. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
  10. dihydrocodeine
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Therapies Related to Dextropropoxyphene

  1. Episiotomy
  2. Hysterectomy
  3. Analgesia
  4. Home Nursing (Nursing, Home)
  5. Surgical Portacaval Shunt (Portacaval Anastomosis)
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