Propoxyphene Hydrochloride (Noun)
Meaning
A mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a mild dose of propoxyphene hydrochloride to manage the patient's chronic pain.
- Propoxyphene hydrochloride has been widely used as a treatment for mild to moderate pain, but its usage has been declining due to concerns about dependency.
- The researchers compared the efficacy of propoxyphene hydrochloride with that of acetaminophen in treating post-operative pain.
- Propoxyphene hydrochloride is a synthetic opioid that acts on the central nervous system to produce analgesia.
- The FDA has issued warnings about the risks of propoxyphene hydrochloride, particularly when used in combination with other medications.