propoxyphene

American  

[proh-pok-suh-feen] / proʊˈpɒk səˌfin /

noun

1. Pharmacology. a nonnarcotic analgesic, C 2 2 H 2 9 NO 2 .

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Etymology

Origin of propoxyphene

First recorded in 1950–55; prop(ionate) + oxy- ² + (di)phen(yl)

Example Sentences

Then: Final cause of death: Acute propoxyphene and diazepam toxicity.

From New York Times

This is not the first indication that opioids come with risks -- last month, the company that makes the opioid propoxyphene pulled the drug from the market because it can cause fatal heart rhythms.

From Reuters

Companies making generic versions of the drug, known as propoxyphene, will also remove their products, the FDA said.

From Washington Post

The FDA also ordered generic drugmakers to stop making and selling low-cost drugs containing the active ingredient in Darvon, called propoxyphene.

From Seattle Times

Any generic drugs containing propoxyphene must also be yanked off shelves.

From US News