Overdose risk prompts UK withdrawal of propoxyphene combination.
The January 31, 2005 withdrawal of the propoxyphene-paracetamol (acetaminophen) from clinical use in the United Kingdom is described.
D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011431:Dextropropoxyphene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D062787:Drug Overdose; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007880:Legislation, Drug; D012306:Risk; D006113:United Kingdom
D004338:Drug Combinations; D000082:Acetaminophen; C011800:acetaminophen, dextropropoxyphene, drug combination; D011431:Dextropropoxyphene