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Darvon-N

(other types of Darvon-N)

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Information on Darvon-N

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Learn more about usage, cautions, and possible side effects .

Tablets
Chemical Name: PROPOXYPHENE (proe-POX-i-feen)

Common uses
Darvon-N 100mg is a narcotic analgesic used to treat mild to moderate pain. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Before using
WARNING: Propoxyphene should be used with extreme caution, if at all, in people who use alcohol; have a history of substance abuse or emotional conditions; or who already take drowsiness-causing drugs (e.g., antidepressants, barbiturates, muscle relaxants, pain relievers, sedatives). Fatalities have occurred in such patients when propoxyphene was misused. Patients must not take more propoxyphene than prescribed. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Darvon-N 100mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE DARVON-N 100mg if you are also taking ritonavir. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking carbamazepine. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Darvon-N 100mg.

Directions
Follow the directions for using Darvon-N 100mg provided by your doctor. DARVON-N 100mg MAY BE TAKEN WITH FOOD if it upsets your stomach. STORE DARVON-N 100mg at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF DARVON-N 100mg and you are using 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.

Cautions
DO NOT TAKE MORE OF DARVON-N 100mg or take it more often than recommended by your doctor. Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Darvon-N 100mg for longer than prescribed may be habit-forming. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL SURGERY OR EMERGENCY TREATMENT, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Darvon-N 100mg. AVOID ALCOHOL while you are using Darvon-N 100mg. Darvon-N 100mg will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to Darvon-N 100mg. Using Darvon-N 100mg alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Caution should be used in the elderly since they may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Darvon-N 100mg during pregnancy.

Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while using Darvon-N 100mg include drowsiness, dizziness, flushing, lightheadedness, sweating, weakness, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or constipation. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances, difficulty urinating, or mental or mood changes. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience confusion; hallucinations; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or drowsiness; severe or persistent headache or vomiting; or shallow, slowed, or difficult breathing. An allergic reaction to Darvon-N 100mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions

If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin; coma; slow, shallow, or difficult breathing; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness; muscle weakness; pinpoint pupils; and slow heartbeat.

Additional information
DO NOT SHARE DARVON-N 100mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE DARVON-N 100mg for other health conditions. KEEP DARVON-N 100mg out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING DARVON-N 100mg FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

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