PROPOXYPENE

Propoxyphene is an opioid (narcotic) pain medication that blocks pain signals to the brain.

Uses

This medication is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. This medication may also be used in other conditions to be determined by your doctor.

Warnings

Do not use this drug:

Along with sedatives or alcohol.
If you have a history of suicidal thoughts or actions.
If you have history of substance abuse or dependence.
Without prescription and more than prescribed.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

Lightheadedness
Dizziness
Sedation
Nausea
Vomiting
Drowsiness
Constipation
Spasm of the Ureter, which can Lead to Difficulty in Urinating

Serious side effects may include:

Depress Breathing
Mental or Mood Changes
Blurred Vision

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Your medical condition or history, especially of:
- Asthma, COPD, Sleep Apnea, or other Breathing Disorders
- Liver or Kidney Disease
- A History of Head Injury or Brain Tumor
- Mental Illness
- A History of Drug or Alcohol Addiction

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Alcohol
Barbiturates
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (eg. Carisoprodol (Soma) And Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril),
Benzodiazepine Sedatives( Eg. Diazepam (Valium) and Lorazepam (Ativan)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol Xr, Equetro, Carbatrol)
Antidiarrheals, for Example, Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and Loperamide (Imodium)
Drugs which Both Stimulate and Block Opioid Receptors, for Example Pentazocine (Talwin), Nalbuphine (Nubain), Butorphanol (Stadol) and Buprenorphine (Buprenex)

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Extreme Drowsiness
Pinpoint or Dilated Pupils
Confusion
Cold and Clammy Skin
Blue Lips
Weak Pulse
Slow or Uneven Heart Rate
Shallow Breathing