Propoxyphene

Synonym(s): 
Dextropropoxyphene
Trade Name: 
Darvon-N; 642
Manufacturer/Distributor: 
Purdue Pharma
Pendopharm/Pharmascience
Classification: 
Narcotic
ATC Class: 
N02AC04 - Dextropropoxyphene
Status: 
discontinued
Presentation: 
Capsule: 100 mg; DIN: 00261432
Tablet: 65 mg; DIN: 00010081
Comments: 
25 Nov 2010 - Purdue Pharma is voluntarily withdrawing proproxyphene from the Canadian market after it was withdrawn from the US market due to safety concerns. All propoxyphene containing preparations (including the hydrochloride and napsylate salts) are no longer available on the Canadian market.