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Darvon-N


Generic Name: Propoxyphene Capsules and Tablets (proe-POX-ih-feen)
Brand Name: Darvon and Darvon-N

Darvon-N should not be used by people who are suicidal or who easily become addicted to medicines, alcohol, or other substances. Do not take more of Darvon-N than the dose your doctor prescribed. Taking excessive doses of Darvon-N by itself, with other medicines, or with alcohol may cause serious side effects and could be fatal. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink while you are taking Darvon-N . Tell your doctor if you have a history of any substance abuse, mood or mental disorders, suicidal thoughts or attempts, or if you take any medicines that cause drowsiness such as tranquilizers, sleep medicines, muscle relaxers, or antidepressants.


Darvon-N is used for:

Relieving mild to moderate pain.

Darvon-N is a narcotic analgesic. It works in the brain to decrease pain.

Do NOT use Darvon-N if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Darvon-N
  • you have severe diarrhea caused by antibiotic use (pseudomembranous colitis) or poisoning
  • you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Darvon-N :

Some medical conditions may interact with Darvon-N . Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have prostate problems, liver problems (eg, hepatitis), or kidney problems
  • if you have a history of drug abuse or dependence or depression or have ever seriously considered suicide
  • if you have had a head injury, increased pressure in your brain, growths in your brain, or seizures
  • if you have inflammatory bowel problems or ulcers, urinary problems, or you have had abdominal surgery
  • if you have lung or breathing problems (eg, asthma), thyroid problems, heart problems, or certain blood problems (porphyria)

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Darvon-N . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including an increased risk of bleeding, may be increased by Darvon-N
  • Carbamazepine because the risk of severe side effects and toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, loss of coordination, and involuntary eye movements, may occur
  • Antidepressant medicines (eg, amitriptyline, phenelzine), anticonvulsants (eg, phenobarbital, phenytoin), barbiturate anesthetics (eg, thiopental), cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), and terfenadine because side effects may be increased by Darvon-N
  • Naltrexone because the effectiveness of Darvon-N may be decreased
  • Sodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects, including increased risk of sleep duration and drowsiness leading to unresponsiveness and coma, may be increased by Darvon-N

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Darvon-N may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Darvon-N :

Use Darvon-N as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Darvon-N may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
  • Darvon-N comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Darvon-N refilled.
  • Do not take more than your prescribed dose or take Darvon-N for longer than prescribed by your health care provider.
  • If you miss a dose of Darvon-N and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Darvon-N .

Important safety information:

  • Darvon-N may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Darvon-N . Using Darvon-N alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Use of alcohol with Darvon-N may cause serious side effects. Limit your intake of alcohol while taking Darvon-N . If you drink alcohol every day, do not take Darvon-N without talking to your health care provider first. The combination of Darvon-N and alcohol may cause liver damage.
  • Make sure your health care provider knows if you are taking tranquilizers, sleep aids, antidepressant medicines, antihistamines, or any other medicines that may make you sleepy. The combination of these products with Darvon-N may lead to serious side effects, including death.
  • If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or vomiting, it may help to lie down.
  • Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Darvon-N .
  • Darvon-N may be habit-forming. Do not take more than the dose prescribed by your doctor or take Darvon-N for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.
  • Use Darvon-N with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
  • Use Darvon-N with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Use of Darvon-N is not recommended in CHILDREN younger than 12 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Darvon-N during pregnancy. Darvon-N is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Darvon-N , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Darvon-N may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Darvon-N stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.

Darvon-N can cause DEPENDENCE if taken in higher doses than recommended by your health care provider or over a long period of time. Take Darvon-N exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. If you suddenly stop taking Darvon-N , you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goosebumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; pain; rapid heartbeat; rigid muscles; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; trouble sleeping; and vomiting.

Possible side effects of Darvon-N :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; nausea; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); anxiety; cold or clammy skin; confusion; excessive sweating; hallucinations; loss of appetite; loss of consciousness; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe drowsiness or dizziness; severe or persistent stomach pain; vision changes; weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include anxiety; confusion; dilated pupils; irregular heartbeat; muscle pain; severe drowsiness or dizziness; slow or difficult breathing; weakness.

Proper storage of Darvon-N :

Store Darvon-N at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Darvon-N out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Darvon-N , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Darvon-N is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Darvon-N . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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