Darvon, Darvocet Recall Issued Due to Risk of Potentially Fatal Heart Rhythm Abnormalities
Darvon and Darvocet
At the request of the FDA, Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals has agreed to issue a Darvon and Darvocet recall after a study indicated that the prescription pain medication puts patients at risk for serious or possibly fatal heart rhythm abnormalities. Manufacturers of generic propoxyphene-containing products have been informed of the Darvocet and Darvon recall and were also asked to voluntarily remove their products from the market.
Have you or a loved one suffered from abnormal heart rhythms or other heart problems while taking Darvon, Darvocet or the generic propoxyphene? If so, you may be entitled to financial compensation in light of the recent Darvon recall. Fill out our free case review form to find out if you are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other monetary damages.
Darvon, Darvocet Linked to Abnormal Heart Rhythms
The FDA requested a recall of propoxyphene, which is marketed under the brand names Darvon and Darvocet, after reviewing data which revealed that, even when taken in proper doses, the drug significantly impacts the electrical activity of the heart. Since 1978, the FDA has received two previous requests to withdraw propoxyphene from the market; however, it did not issue a Darvon recall until November 2010. Until then, the FDA believed that the pain management benefits outweighed the side effects of Darvocet and Darvon.
The significant impact of Darvon and Darvocet on the heart can been seen using an electrocardiogram (ECG) and may increase the risk of dangerous and abnormal heart rhythms, which have been linked to serious adverse events, including sudden death. Other cardiac side effects of Darvon and Darvocet include the interruption of the heart’s transmission of electrical impulses, slowed heartbeats and a decrease in the heart’s ability to contract properly. Small changes in the patient’s heath, including medication changes, decreased kidney function, or dehydration, may impact a user’s risk of developing Darvocet heart problems.
Darvocet, Darvon Suicides
Darvon and Darvocet heart problems are not the only dangerous side effects of propoxyphene. The FDA has received more than 3,000 reports of serious propoxyphene side effects, with most involving suicide, addiction or overdose. In July 2009, the FDA decided to place a black box warning on propoxyphene-containing products to highlight the risk of Darvocet and Darvon suicides, as well as accidental overdoses. If a loved one has committed suicide using Darvon or Darvocet, complete our form for a free consultation which can help determine if you are owed compensation for your losses.
Darvocet and Darvon Recall Lawyers
If you have experienced side effects of Darvocet, Darvon or the generic propoxyphene, you may be entitled to compensation in light of the recent Darvocet and Darvon recall. Fill out our free case evaluation form and our Darvocet recall lawyers will determine, at no cost to you, whether you can participate in a lawsuit to recover compensation for damages. Our Darvon recall lawyers are offering this legal consultation at no cost and remain dedicated to protecting the rights of patients who suffered serious side effects of propoxyphene and other dangerous drugs.
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