Definition
Propoxyphene is medicine used to relieve pain. Propoxyphene overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.
Symptoms
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Hearing loss
- Pinpoint pupils
- Heart and blood vessels
- Heart rhythm disturbances
- Low blood pressure
- Weak pulse
- Lungs
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Definition
Propoxyphene is medicine used to relieve pain. Propoxyphene overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this medicine.
Symptoms
- Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Hearing loss
- Pinpoint pupils
- Heart and blood vessels
- Heart rhythm disturbances
- Low blood pressure
- Weak pulse
- Lungs
- Muscles
- Nervous system
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Other Names
Propoxyphene hydrochloride; Dextropropoxyphene
Before Calling 911
Determine the following information:
- The patient's age, weight, and condition
- The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known)
- The time it was swallowed
- The amount swallowed
- If the medication was prescribed for the patient
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Outlook (Prognosis)
If the proper narcotic antagonist can be given, recovery from an acute overdose occurs within 24 - 48 hours.
Home Care
Seek immediate medical help. DO NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by Poison Control or a health care professional.
Poison Control
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
Poisonous Ingredient
Propoxyphene
At the Emergency Room
The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.
The patient may receive:
- Fluids by IV
- Activated charcoal
- Medicine to block the effect of propoxyphene on the central nervous system (Such medicine is called a narcotic antagonist)
- Tube thru the nose into the stomach to empty the stomach ( gastric lavage )
Symptoms, including heart rhythm disturbances and seizures, will be treated as appropriate.
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Where it is Found
Propoxyphene is sold under the following brand names:
- Darvocet
- Darvon
- Darvon-N
- Dolene
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
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