propoxyphene hydrochloride

propoxyphene hydrochloride
A nonantipyretic, orally effective weak narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone and used for the relief of mild to moderate pain; it is less effective than codeine. SYN: dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride.

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[USP] the hydrochloride salt of propoxyphene, used as an analgesic to provide relief of mild to moderate pain, administered orally.

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  • dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride — SYN: propoxyphene hydrochloride …   Medical dictionary

  • Dextropropoxyphene — Propoxyphene Systematic (IUPAC) name (1S,2R) 1 benzyl 3 (dimethylamino) 2 methyl 1 phenylpropyl propionate Clinical data Trade names …   Wikipedia

  • pain pill — noun a medicine used to relieve pain • Syn: ↑analgesic, ↑anodyne, ↑painkiller • Derivationally related forms: ↑anodyne (for: ↑anodyne), ↑analgesic ( …   Useful english dictionary

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