A narcotic analgesic structurally related to METHADONE. Only the dextro-isomer has an analgesic effect; the levo-isomer appears to exert an antitussive effect.
Also Known As:
Darvon; Propoxyphene; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (R*,R*)-(+-)-Isomer; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (R-(R*,R*))-Isomer; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (R-(R*,S*))-Isomer; Propoxyphene Hydrochloride, (S-(R*,R*))-Isomer; Propoxyphene Maleate, (+)-Isomer; Propoxyphene Phosphate, (S-(R*,S*))-Isomer; Propoxyphene Sulfate, (S-(R*,S*))-Isomer; D Propoxyphene; Hydrochloride, Propoxyphene; D-Propoxyphene; Benzeneethanol, alpha-(2-(dimethylamino)-1-methylethyl)-alpha-phenyl-, propanoate (ester), (S-(R*,S*))-