propoxyphene

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pro·poxy·phene | \ prō-ˈpäk-sə-ˌfēn

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Definition of propoxyphene

: a narcotic analgesic C₂₂H₂₉NO₂ structurally related to methadone but less addicting that is administered especially in the form of its salts (such as the hydrochloride)

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The first known use of propoxyphene was in 1955

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propoxyphene

noun

pro·poxy·phene | \ prō-ˈpäk-sə-ˌfēn

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Medical Definition of propoxyphene

: a narcotic analgesic structurally related to methadone but less addicting that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₂H₂₉NO₂·HCl or hydrated napsylate C₂₂H₂₉NO₂·C₁₀H₈SO₃·H₂O

— called also dextropropoxyphene

— see darvocet-n, darvon

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