propoxyphene
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of propoxyphene
First recorded in 1950–55; prop(ionate) + oxy- 2 + (di)phen(yl)
Example Sentences
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"Due to FDA negligence, at least 1,000 to 2,000 or more people in the U.S. have died from using propoxyphene since the time the UK ban was announced," Wolfe said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2010
Companies making generic versions of the drug, known as propoxyphene, will also remove their products, the FDA said.
From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2010
The FDA said it was advising healthcare professionals to stop prescribing propoxyphene and said patients taking it should speak to a doctor about switching to another drug as soon as possible.
From Reuters • Nov. 19, 2010
Since 1978, the FDA has received two requests to remove propoxyphene from the market.
From Reuters • Nov. 19, 2010
"Once patients stop taking propoxyphene, the risk will go away," he said.
From Reuters • Nov. 19, 2010
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