Darvocet® and Darvon® were recalled due to potentially fatal heart problems. Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, the company that manufacturers the drugs announced the recall on Nov. 19, 2010 per a request from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The FDA has also asked the drug manufacturers that make generic propoxyphene-based drugs pull their drugs from the market as well. The recall is based on findings that link propoxyphene to dangerous heart rhythm abnormalities, heart attacks, and other complications that affect the heart.
Darvocet® and Darvon® have been used by millions of Americans. Darvon® was the first drug to contain propoxyphene. It became available for use in 1957. Darvocet®, which combines propoxyphene and acetaminophen, was introduced to the U.S. market years later.
Both medications are used for treating mild to moderate pain. They have been used by millions of patients across the U.S., which means millions of people could be affected by the recall.
The FDA has asked all patients stop using Darvon® and Darvocet® immediately. They should meet with their doctors about a safer alternative.
(Source: FDA)
Anyone who has taken Darvocet®, Darvon® or a generic propoxyphene drug and has since suffered a heart attack, has problems with abnormal heart rhythms, or who has been implanted with a pacemaker, can contact our defective drug attorneys for qualified legal help.
