Dextropropoxyphen

Dextropropoxyphene (also known as Propoxyphene and Darvon) is a synthetic opioid of the phenylpropylamine chemical class. Like other substances in its class, particularly tapentadol and tramadol, it produces mild euphoric, analgesic, sedative and antitussive effects when administered (typically orally, but sometimes intravenous or rectally).[citation needed] Notably, it is reported to produce significantly less euphoria in comparison to other opioids.[citation needed].

Also known as: Darvon, Capadex, Darvocet, Di-gesic, Co-proxamol

Classification

Chemical: Opioid
Psychoactive: Depressant
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Phenylpropylamine

Effects

Sedation
Motor Impairment
Respiratory Depression
Constipation
Pupil Constriction
Itchiness
Reduced Anxiety
Euphoria
Anxiety Suppression
Sadness
Cognitive Euphoria
Compulsive Redosing
Dulled Perception
Blurred Vision
Disinhibition
Auditory Hallucination
Internal Music
Sound Amplification

Routes of Administration

Oral

Dosage

Common: 65-100 mg
Light: 30-65 mg
Strong: 100-200 mg
Threshold: 15 mg
Heavy: 200 mg

Duration

Onset: 0.3-0.5 h
Peak: 1-4 h
After Effects: 1-6 h

Harm Reduction

Check interactions before mixing substances, pay attention to dose spacing and hydration, and treat all dosage guidance as approximate rather than guaranteed safe.

Sources

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