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Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap
Propoxyphene W/apap-Oral


Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Darvocet-N 100, Propoxyphene Napsylate W/apap, Propoxacet-N 100

 
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propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap
Darvocet-N 100, Propoxyphene Napsylate W/apap, Propoxacet-N 100

Uses
Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap is used to relieve mild to moderate pain.


Storage
  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
  • Keep this and all medications away from children and pets.


Overdose
  • If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
  • Symptoms of overdose may include unusual sleepiness, slow/shallow breathing, cold/clammy skin, seizures, vomiting, loss of consciousness, severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.

How To Use
  • To prevent upset stomach, take with food or milk.
  • Pain medications work best in preventing pain before it occurs.
  • Once the pain becomes intense, the medication is not as effective in relieving it.
  • Use Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap exactly as directed by your doctor.
  • Do not increase your dose, use it more frequently or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed because Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap can be habit-forming.
  • Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap without your doctor s approval.
  • Over time, Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap may not work as well.
  • Consult your doctor if Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap is not relieving the pain sufficiently.
  • Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap contains acetaminophen.
  • Do not take more acetaminophen than recommended (see Side Effects section).

Side Effects
  • May cause constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach upset, nausea, flushing or vision changes.
  • If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
  • Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, fainting.
  • If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams).
  • If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage: severe nausea, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, stomach pain, extreme fatigue.
  • In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, breathing problems, alcohol and/or drug use, colitis or other intestinal/stomach problems, severe diarrhea, head injury, heart problems, drug allergies.
  • Use caution when engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving.
  • Limit alcohol intake because it may add to the dizziness/drowsiness effects of Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap.
  • This product contains acetaminophen.
  • Acetaminophen may cause liver damage.
  • Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase your risk for liver damage.
  • Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
  • Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • Propoxyphene Napsylate-Apap is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
  • Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all the medicines you may use both prescription and nonprescription, especially of: carbamazepine, cimetidine, ritonavir, other narcotic pain medications, sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs used for anxiety or depression.
  • Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many nonprescription products and in some combination prescription medications.
  • Read the labels carefully before taking other pain relievers, fever reducers, or cold products to see if they also contain acetaminophen.
  • Consult your pharmacist if you are uncertain if your other prescription or nonprescription products contain acetaminophen.
  • (Also see adult maximum daily dose information in Side Effects section).
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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