Darvon-N contains
propoxyphene napsylate, compared to regular Darvon
®, which contains
propoxyphene hydrochloride. There are a few important differences between the two forms of propoxyphene. Propoxyphene napsylate (the form found in Darvon-N) is less soluble in water compared to the hydrochloride form, perhaps making it less prone to abuse by injection.
Who Makes This Medication?
Brand-name Darvon-N is made by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
How Does Darvon-N Work?
Darvon-N is classified as a centrally acting narcotic pain reliever. "Centrally acting" means that it works in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord), rather than directly at the site of the pain.
Darvon-N is not considered as "strong" as most other narcotic pain relievers and is particularly dangerous in the case of overdoses. As a result, it is not usually a healthcare provider's "first choice" when prescribing pain medications.
Darvon-N has some potential for both psychological and physical dependence and abuse.
In fact, it is classified as a
controlled substance, which means that there are special rules and regulations for prescribing and obtaining the medication. Because Darvon-N can be a desirable drug of abuse, people may buy it through illegal means, such as from foreign countries or online sources that do not require a prescription.
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