Darvocet-N

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Darvocet-N

Uses
This medication is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Notes

Storage

Darvocet-N Darvocet N 50

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 this medication 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 this drug can be habit-forming.
Also, if used for an extended period, do not suddenly stop using this drug without your doctor's approval.
Over time, this drug may not work as well.
Consult your doctor if this medication is not relieving the pain sufficiently.

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 if you develop irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, confusion, depression, low blood pressure, fainting or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or 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 or liver disease, breathing problems, history of alcohol and/or drug use, colitis or other intestinal/stomach problems, severe diarrhea, head injury, heart problems and of any 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 this medication.
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.
This medication should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication is excreted into breast milk.
Though to date, no problems have been noted in nursing infants, 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 or drugs used for anxiety or depression.
Before taking over-the-counter pain relievers or cold, cough and allergy products, read their labels to be sure they do not also contain acetaminophen.
This medication contains acetaminophen and too much acetaminophen can be harmful.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.