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Propoxyphene: Withdrawal & Risk of Cardiac Toxicity Dangerous Drug Sold as Darvocet and Darvon
If you have been injured due to the result of Darvon, Darvocet, and generics drugs contact the Missouri lawyers at Brown & Crouppen immediately. We may be able to seek monetary damages in your case.
FDA notified healthcare professionals that Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals has agreed to withdraw propoxyphene, the opioid pain reliever used to treat mild to moderate pain and the key ingredient in Darvocet and Darvon, from the U.S. market at the request of the FDA. New data showed that the drug can cause serious toxicity to the heart, even when used at therapeutic doses. FDA concluded that the safety risks of propoxyphene outweigh its benefits for pain relief at recommended doses. FDA requested that the generic manufacturers of propoxyphene-containing products remove their products as well.
The FDA's recommendation is based on all available data including data from a new study that evaluated the effects that increasing doses of propoxyphene have on the heart. The results of the new study showed that when propoxyphene was taken at regular prescribed doses, there were significant changes to the electrical activity of the heart which could increase the risk for serious abnormal heart rhythms.
Dangerous Drug Attorneys
It is important to see medical and legal help with dangerous pharmaceutical drugs such as Darvocet and Darvon. The FDA recommends that healthcare professionals stop prescribing and dispensing propoxyphene-containing products to patients, contact patients currently taking propoxyphene-containing products and ask them to discontinue the drug, inform patients of the risks, and discuss alternative pain management strategies. Patients were advised to dispose of unused propoxyphene in household trash by following the recommendations outlined in the Federal Drug Disposal Guidelines.
**Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the Drug Safety Communication, News Release, and supporting documents. Please consult your physician before discontinuing any medication.
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If you or someone you love has been harmed by a pharmaceutical side effect, the manufacturer may have failed in its duty to provide a safe and well-tested product. Only a qualified pharmaceutical lawyer can help you determine if you have a case. At Brown & Crouppen our experienced team of Darvocet and Darvon defective drug lawyers provide tough, aggressive representation for Darvocet and Darvon victims and their families. When you choose us to handle your Darvocet or Darvon lawsuit, our entire team becomes fully committed to your cause. We'll find answers, hold negligent companies responsible and may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve.
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