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Dextropropoxyphene is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextropropoxyphene is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Dextropropoxyphene safe for pregnant women?
Dextropropoxyphene may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dextropropoxyphene again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dextropropoxyphene safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Dextropropoxyphene may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Dextropropoxyphene should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene on the Kidneys?
Dextropropoxyphene rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene on the Liver?
Side effects of Dextropropoxyphene rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Dextropropoxyphene on the heart have been reported.
Dextropropoxyphene should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextropropoxyphene unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dextropropoxyphene habit forming or addictive?
Dextropropoxyphene can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dextropropoxyphene can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dextropropoxyphene only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Dextropropoxyphene is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dextropropoxyphene
Taking Dextropropoxyphene with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextropropoxyphene
Taking Dextropropoxyphene with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 476-477
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Darvon® (propoxyphene hydrochloride)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Doloxene® (dextropropoxyphene napsylate)