Dextropropoxyphene
Dextropropoxyphene Information

About Dextropropoxyphene

Dextropropoxyphene is a weak narcotic anagesic (reliefes the pian with unconsciousness) and used in the management of moderate pain. Commonly Dextropropoxyphene is given in combination with paracetamol.

Indications

Dextropropoxyphene is primarily indicated in conditions like Mild to moderate pain, Opioid addiction.

Contraindication

Dextropropoxyphene is contraindicated in conditions like Psychosis,Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dextropropoxyphene, which give rise to further complications include Sinus tachycardia, Hypotension, Hypotension, Orthostatic hypotension, Seizures, Dependence, Cholestasis, Psychosis, Sinus bradycardia, Syncope, Decreased libido, Biliary obstruction.Dextropropoxyphene produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Convulsions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Dextropropoxyphene therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dextropropoxyphene include Hypotension, Cardiac arrhythmias, Pulmonary edema, Convulsions, Coma, Drowsiness, Respiratory depression, Ataxia, Miosis, Circulatory collapse.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dextropropoxyphene are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Restlessness, Palpitation, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Skin rashes, Blurred vision, Confusion, Pruritus, Jaundice, Sedation, Malaise, Diaphoresis, Flushing, Elevation of liver enzymes, Dysphoria, Vision disturbances, Hyponatremia, Urinary RetentionX, Confusion, Skin rashes, dizziness.

Warnings

Dextropropexyphene should be used with caution in patients with respiratory depression, alcoholism, convulsive disorder, head injuries, hypothyroidism, asthma, impaired kidney or liver function. It should be used with great care in infants or neonates. Patient should observe caution while driving or performing tasks requiring alertness, because it may produce drowsiness.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.