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Definition of Propoxyphene hydrochloride
1. Noun. A mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive.
Generic synonyms: Analgesic, Anodyne, Pain Pill, Painkiller
Language type: Trade Name
Lexicographical Neighbors of Propoxyphene Hydrochloride
Literary usage of Propoxyphene hydrochloride
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluationsedited by Barry Leonard edited by Barry Leonard (1999)
"... of different therapeutic agents used for the same condition (eg, propoxyphene
hydrochloride vs. pentazocine hydrochloride for the treatment of pain). ..."
2. Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Evaluations by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... of different therapeutic agents used for the same condition (eg, propoxyphene
hydrochloride vs. pentazocine hydrochloride for the treatment of pain). ..."
3. Guidelines for Treatment of Cancer Pain (1993)
"The oral-to-parenteral dose is ratio 2:1. 11. propoxyphene hydrochloride (Darvon)—a
weak, short-acting (3-4 hours) opioid. ..."
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