Darvocet A 500 mg is an orange-colored pill that comes in an oval shape used for pain relief. It is a narcotic analgesic combination of propoxyphene napsylate(100 mg) and Acetaminophen(500 mg). Individuals should decide and adjust according to pain severity and patient medical history. The chemical representation of this drug is (α S, 1 R)-α-[ 2-(Dimethylamino)-1-methyl ethyl ] -α-phenylphenethyl propionate compound with 2-naphthalene sulfonic acid (1:1) monohydrate.
The maximum dose for A 500 Orange Oval Pill is 6 tablets after 4-hour intervals only. Overdose of these pills can cause physical and mental impairment in the patients. One must not abuse or overdose them for recreational purposes. Moreover, It could be fatal and life-threatening if you have a history of depression, other mental or mood problems, head injury, growths in your brain, increased pressure in your brain, seizures, or suicidal thoughts or actions. Besides, a dose of Darvocet A500 mg may result in various Side effects. Signs of these side effects are severe vomiting, memory fading, mood changes, behavior changes, fainting, muscle weakness, slowing of heartbeat, and blood pressure.
Like other drugs, the interaction of this pill may result in a worsening of health that may occur during the metabolic phase. To maintain a desired level avoid CYP3A4 inducer and CYP3A4 inhibitor, both. CYP3A4 inhibitors are ritonavir, ketoconazole, itraconazole, troleandomycin, clarithromycin, nelfinavir, nefazodone, amiodarone, amprenavir, aprepitant, diltiazem, erythromycin, fluconazole, fosamprenavir, grapefruit juice, and verapamil. One should also avoid administering rifampin because it is a CYP3A4 enzyme inducer.
Darvocet A500 mg has shown some contraindications. These contraindications are in the case of respiratory depression and usage of all opioid agonist remedies as these may have unwarranted negative outcomes. like all opioids, this pill makes patients more susceptible to results in hypotension.