The other active ingredient in Darvocet is acetaminophen (commonly known as APAP). It is a pain reliever and fever reducer commonly found in non-prescription medications such as Tylenol. Adding acetaminophen to propoxyphene increases the effectiveness for relieving pain and also provides fever-reducing properties.
1 Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field: his prowess as a fisherman her culinary prowess. More example sentences. Synonyms. 1  And his fame has nothing whatsoever to do with his prowess on the football field or in the political arena.
Etymology: L, facultas, capability. 1 any normal physiologic function or natural ability of a living organism, such as the digestive faculty or the ability to perceive and distinguish sensory stimuli. 2 an ability to do something specific, such as learn languages or remember names.