@article{ref1,
title="The dangers of dextropropoxyphene",
journal="Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry",
year="1996",
author="Dore, G. M.",
volume="30",
number="6",
pages="864-866",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Dextropropoxyphene is a commonly used analgesic despite its high toxicity in overdose and potential for abuse and dependence. This case report highlights these dangers. CLINICAL PICTURE: The case of a female who was addicted to dextropropoxyphene as an alternative to other opioids is described. Its use in high doses with other psychotropic agents resulted in adverse health effects. TREATMENT: The patient was treated with methadone and psychosocial interventions. OUTCOME: The patient reduced her drug use and experienced improved physical health and psychosocial functioning. CONCLUSIONS: Caution is needed when prescribing dextropropoxyphene because of its adverse effects compared with equally efficacious analgesics.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0004-8674",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}