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Propoxyphene

propoxyphene

Basic Information

Summary

Is an analgesic in the opioid family. It is intended for mild pain and for its antitussive effects. Has been taken off the market in Europe and the US due to concerns of fatal overdoses and heart arrhythmias.

Opioid

Opioids are pain-killing depressants which may also cause euphoria.

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Depressant

Depressants are drugs which reduce arousal and stimulation in the user, characterised by a depressing of mental and physical functions.

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Habit-forming

These drugs pose a higher risk of causing habit forming behaviour, take particular care with the amount and frequency they are taken.

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Dose

Oral
Light30-65mg
Common65-100
Strong100-200mg.
NOTEJust

Duration

All ROAs
Onset20-30 minutes
Duration1-3 hours
After-effects2-6 hours
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