Darvocet 50 mg pill is Orange, Oval, and imprinted with Darvocet-N 50. It is indicated to get relief from mild to moderate pain. This drug contains 50 mg propoxyphene napsylate and 325 mg acetaminophen. Propoxyphene napsylate is an opioid pain reliever while acetaminophen has antipyretic quality which helps in fighting fever. Besides, it also contains other inactive ingredients namely amberlite, cellulose, F D & C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, and titanium dioxide.
This pill is a combination of 2 active ingredients namely Propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen that attracts more precaution and warnings. Making patients susceptible to life-threatening outcomes and side effects. Some side effects of taking this drug are Restlessness, Lacrimation, Rhinorrhea, Diarrhea, High Blood Pressure, Irritability, Anxiety, and Nausea.
It is strictly advised not to coadminister CYP3A4 inhibitors and MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitors with Darvocet N 50 mg because of harmful outcomes. Some of the drugs having interaction potential are Furazolidone (Furoxone), Isocarboxazid (Marplan), Phenelzine (Nardil), Rasagiline(Azilect), Selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), Tranylcypromine (Parnate), Ritonavir, Ketoconazole, Amiodarone, Amprenavir, Aprepitant, Diltiazem, Erythromycin, Fluconazole, and Fosamprenavir.
In case you skip your prescribed dose, compensate by taking the dose only if very little time has passed. But if the next scheduled time is near or less than 2 hours then do not take the missed/skipped dose. The most vital point to be remembered while on prescription is that never consume any amount of alcohol during your treatment course. Also, co-administration of this pill with Sleep aid medicines, tranquilizers, or sedatives should be completely avoided. It is strictly advised that Darvocet medicines not be taken by anybody with suicidal thoughts or suicidal tendencies.