Darvon-N
Darvon-N Brand names, Darvon-N Analogs
Darvon-N Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Darvon-N Chemical_Formula
C22H29NO2
Darvon-N RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/propox.htm
Darvon-N fda sheet
Darvon-N msds (material safety sheet)
Darvon-N Synthesis Reference
Pohland, U.S. Pat. 2,728,779 (1955)
Darvon-N Molecular Weight
339.471 g/mol
Darvon-N Melting Point
75-76oC
Darvon-N H2O Solubility
19.6mg/L
Darvon-N State
Solid
Darvon-N LogP
4.901
Darvon-N Dosage Forms
Tablet
Darvon-N Indication
For the relief of mild to moderate pain
Darvon-N Pharmacology
Propoxyphene, a synthetic opiate agonist, is structurally similar to methadone. The analgesic effect of propoxyphene is due to the d-isomer, dextropropoxyphene. It binds to the opiate receptors and leads to a decrease of the perception of pain stimuli.
Darvon-N Absorption
No information avaliable
Darvon-N side effects and Toxicity
Coma, respiratory depression, circulatory collapse, and pulmonary edema. Seizures occur more frequently in patients with propoxyphene intoxication than in those with opiate intoxication. LD50=230mg/kg (orally in rat, Emerson)
Darvon-N Patient Information
Darvon-N Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
