Recently pulled from the market, Darvon and Darvocet prescription pain relievers were commonly prescribed to patients undergoing surgery, including cosmetic, knee and dental procedures. Darvon and Darvocet contained the active ingredient propoxyphene, a relatively weak narcotic designed to treat mild to moderate pain. As of Nov. 2010, however, the FDA decided that propoxyphene’s pain relief benefits no longer outweighed its risks, which include abnormal heart rhythms and fatal overdose, and requested that a Darvon and
Darvocet recall be issued. As a result of this action, patients who used propoxyphene and suffered from Darvon or Darvocet side effects may be entitled to financial compensation. Visit http://www.classaction.org/darvon-and-darvocet.html and complete the free case evaluation form to find out if you can participate in a Darvon class action lawsuit.
Darvon and Darvocet work to relieve pain by acting on the central nervous system, rather than directly at the site of pain. Both recalled propoxyphene products were prescribed for long-term and short-term pain, including the discomfort experienced following a surgical procedure. Darvon was helpful in certain individuals, including those allergic to acetaminophen, while Darvocet aimed to maximize pain relief benefits in users, as it contained both propoxyphene and acetaminophen.
The drugs, however, were not without side effects. Darvon and Darvocet received a black box warning in 2009 to highlight the risk of fatal overdoses, both accidental and intentional (suicide), in patients taking large doses and/or propoxyphene in combination with alcohol or central nervous system depressants. Most recently, Darvon and Darvocet were part of a
propoxyphene recall; this was issued after the FDA reviewed a study which indicated that, even when taken in recommended dosages, propoxyphene can dangerously interact with the electrical activity of the heart.
Patients who have experienced
Darvon heart problems, as well as family members who lost loved ones due to a Darvocet suicide, overdose or sudden cardiac death, may have legal recourse. The Darvon attorneys working with Class Action.org are offering a free legal evaluation to anyone affected by the serious side effects of propoxyphene. To receive your free case review, visit Class Action.org today.
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