PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Chemical properties

White Solid

The Uses of PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dextropropoxyphene is a controlled substance (narcotic)

The Uses of PROPOXYPHENE HYDROCHLORIDE

Dextropropoxyphene is a controlled substance (opiate). Analgesic (narcotic). The α-dl-and d-diastereoisomers possess marked analgesic activity in contrast to the β-diastereoisomers which are substantially inactive.

brand name

Darvon (Xanodyne); Dolene (Clonmel).

Safety Profile

A human poison by ingestion. An experimental poison by ingestion, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular routes. Human systemic effects by ingestion: anorexia, ataxia, chronic pulmonary edema, cyanosis, increased body temperature, jaundice, nausea or vomiting, sleep disturbance. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of HCl and NOx. See also PROPOXYPHENE.