The Most Crucial Side Effects While Using Darvocet
By: Seomul Evans
Submitted: 2010-02-21 14:31:32 | Word Count: 650
Those who are prescribed to consume Darvocet should inform the doctor if they are allergic to any drug, or if they are having any kind of breathing disorder including asthma, having a history of alcohol/drug addiction, go through low blood pressure, abdominal/intestinal disorder, any disease related to the kidneys or liver, have a brain tumor or had a head injury, have curvature of the spine, or any kind of mental illness. Persons habituated to having more than three alcoholic beverages every day or those who have suffered cirrhosis of the liver may be unable to digest Darvocet because of the Acetaminophen content in it.
Darvocet can impair thinking; those consuming it are suggested to be highly alert always, more so when driving or out of their homes. Alcoholic beverage should be avoided. If the patient thinks the medication has stopped working, then the physician should be informed. Physician’s instructions should be followed rigorously, as an overdose of Acetaminophen (APAP) can severely impair the liver, while leading to human death in depressed patients. One tablet of Darvocet could contain up to 650 mg Acetaminophen, while the maximum amount of Acetaminophen recommended for grownups varies from 1000 mg to 4000 mg per day.
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Darvocet should be consumed at a fixed time with water. A missed dose could be taken as soon as you remember; but if it’s shortly going to be time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped. Darvocet can also be taken with food or water to ease indigestion. As Propoxyphene causes constipation, you should increase your water consumption by drinking up to eight glasses of water daily while consuming Darvocet. Ask the physician before taking a laxative; you could increase the fibre content in your diet. If Darvocet is taken for long, it could lead to withdrawal symptoms when stopped, but it should not be stopped on your own. If a patient is about to undergo a surgery, then the medication has to be stopped for some time. Otherwise, the doctor could wish to taper it off, before telling the patient to finally stop.
As with other medications, Darvocet has side effects, which could include shallow breathing, slow heartbeat, fainting or feeling light headed, confused thinking for no apparent reason, seizures, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, clay colored stools, jaundice, dark urine, itching, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, headaches or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat. Inform the treating physician of all medicines, herbal products, and vitamins minerals being taken by you as some of these may clash with Darvocet and the physician can best decide what is suitable for you.
Few studies have been conducted on pregnant women, yet if a woman is pregnant or planning to have a child, then the physician should be informed immediately as Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene can pass into breast milk and could cause breathing problem/withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
Darvocet should be kept out of reach of kids and pets, and not given to drug addicts.
Darvocet (Generic name: Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene) is an analgesic medication given to relieve those who are suffering from moderate pain, which could or could not be accompanied by fever. As with any other medication, Darvocet has to be consumed under medical prescription and guidance, as an overdose can be injurious.
Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene together compose Darvocet, an analgesic which is administered to relieve patients suffering from mild to moderate pain, which could be accompanied by fever. While Acetaminophen, a non narcotic analgesic and antipyretic, is a relatively mild pain reliever and reduces fever, Propoxyphene is a strong narcotic pain reliever and cough suppressant. Darvocet is effective in providing greater relief to patients since it is a combination of both Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene. It is available in tablet formulation, the recommended grownup dose being 1 2 tablets every 4 hours, but not to exceed 12 tablets of 325 mg or 6 tablets of 650 mg a day.
