Propoxyphene

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Uses of Propoxyphene

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Propoxyphene is used in the treatment of:

  • Pain

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Propoxyphene Brand Names

Propoxyphene may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Propoxyphene Drug Class

Propoxyphene is part of the drug class:

Propoxyphene Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • AMIODARONE/PROPOXYPHENE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE/PROPOXYPHENE
  • DOFETILIDE/PROPOXYPHENE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID/PROPOXYPHENE
  • LINEZOLID/PROPOXYPHENE
  • NALTREXONE/PROPOXYPHENE
  • PHENELZINE/PROPOXYPHENE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/RASAGILINE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/RITONAVIR
  • PROPOXYPHENE/SAQUINAVIR
  • PROPOXYPHENE/SELEGILINE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/SODIUM OXYBATE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/TOREMIFENE CITRATE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/TRANYLCYPROMINE
  • PROPOXYPHENE/ZIPRASIDONE

This is not a complete list of Propoxyphenedrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Propoxyphene Dosage

Take propoxyphene exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Propoxyphene dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Propoxyphene is available in the following doses:

  • Propoxyphene Hydrochloride 65 Mg Oral Capsule
  • Propoxyphene Napsylate 100 Mg Oral Tablet

Forms of Medication

Propoxyphene is available in the following forms:

  • Extended Release Tablet
  • Oral Capsule
  • Oral Suspension
  • Oral Tablet
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