Are Darvocet, Darvon and Propoxyphene Widely Used?

According to the New York Times, Propoxyphene was the 38th most prescribed generic drug in 2009, with 17.5 million prescriptions written nationwide. A mild narcotic pain killer, Darvon is also one of the 10 most abused prescription drugs, according to the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by Darvon, Darvocet or Propoxyphene, contact an experienced drug recall attorney as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. Because the drug was widely used, lawyers have the necessary experience in dealing with similar cases.

Darvon and Darvocet are types of the drug Propoxyphene. Propoxyphene has been banned for sale in the United States since November 19, 2010. If you still have a prescription for this drug, you need to contact your doctor immediately to determine a safer medication you can switch to. This drug is known to cause liver injury and severe allergic reactions that can cause the through to swell up causing asphyxiation. Darvocet and Darvon contained a combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene that caused these serious side effects. Acetaminophen is widely used, but used in combination with propoxyphene can cause serious health complications.

Drug manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies should be held to account for preventable deaths and injuries caused by unsafe drugs. Propoxyphene was determined to be unsafe and was taken off the market in 2010. A defective pharmaceutical lawyer can evaluate your situation, review the legal process and explain how to best help you obtain the compensation you deserve. You may be entitled to compensation if you have been seriously injured by Darvon or Darvocet. If you have not yet sought medical attention for side effects resulting from propoxyphene, you should contact a medical professional immediately.