Breaking News: On 11/19/2010 The FDA asked the generic makers of propoxyphene-containing drugs to voluntarily remove their products from the U.S. market. This follows the makers of the brand name version of the drugs Darvon and Darvocet, Xanodyne’s Pharmaceuticals Inc. to recall the drugs from the U.S. market on Friday.
Are all propoxyphene-containing drugs being recalled? The simple answer is no. The FDA is asking the makers of other propoxyphene-containing drugs to recall and/or stop making them, however the FDA has not recalled the products. As mentioned above however, the maker of Darvocet and Darvon has decided to stop selling its product in the U.S. market. Below is a list of other drugs that contain propoxyphene:
- Darvon and Darvon N 100
- Darvocet
- PP-Cap
- Dolene
- Propacet 100
- Wygesic
- SK-65
- SK-65 APAP
- Trycet
- Genagesic
- E-Lor
- Balacet
The FDA sought market removal of propoxyphene immediately after obtaining new clinical data showing that the medicine puts patients at risk of potentially critical or even fatal cardiovascular rhythm abnormalities. As a result of these data, combined with other information, which include new epidemiological data, the agency concluded that the risks of the medication outweigh the advantages.
The Food and Drug Administration is notifying health care professionals to avoid prescribing propoxyphene to their patients, and patients who are at this time using the drug need to contact their health care professional as soon as possible to discuss switching to another pain management remedy.
Official Propoxyphene Recall Video From The U.S. Food & Drug Administration
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting propxyphene side effect cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken propxyphene and suffered a serious side effect, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the problem with Propxyphene?
Propxyphene is used to treat mild to moderate pain. It is also used for pain before, during, and after surgery. It is one of the most common pain management prescriptions written in America. In February 2006, the Public Citizen urged the FDA to ban propxyphene-containing drugs. Over 10,000 deaths, at least 2,110 of those being accidental overdoses, have been reported after the use of drugs containing propxyphene.
Side Effects of Propxyphene
There are a variety of side effects associated with propxyphene. Our law firm is pursing the following types of serious, life-threatening side effects:
- Accidental Overdose
- Suicide
- Cardiac Emergency
- Death
- Lightheadedness
- Dizziness
- Sedation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Do I Have a Propxyphene Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting propxyphene side effect cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken propxyphene and suffered a serious side effect, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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