propoxyphene

[ proh-pok-suh-feen ]

noun

1. Pharmacology. a nonnarcotic analgesic, C 2 2 H 2 9 NO 2 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of propoxyphene¹

First recorded in 1950–55; prop(ionate) + oxy- ² + (di)phen(yl)

Example Sentences

Then: Final cause of death: Acute propoxyphene and diazepam toxicity.

From New York Times

Zarooni had, after all, been found in breach of the anti-doping rules last year when two horses tested positive for the painkiller propoxyphene.

From The Guardian

This is not the first indication that opioids come with risks -- last month, the company that makes the opioid propoxyphene pulled the drug from the market because it can cause fatal heart rhythms.

From Reuters

Another new study showed more drug-involved deaths of people in eight states with propoxyphene in their blood than with more powerful painkillers.

From Seattle Times

"Due to FDA negligence, at least 1,000 to 2,000 or more people in the U.S. have died from using propoxyphene since the time the UK ban was announced," Wolfe said in a statement.

From Washington Post