Daypro is a drug often prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with various forms of arthritis. This eMedTV Web page offers more details on the medication, including its specific uses, effects, and general dosing information.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of common Daypro side effects that may occur, including gas, heartburn, or swelling. Less common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a doctor, are also listed on this page.
If you are taking Daypro and weight gain occurs, you can try a number of dieting or exercise tips. This eMedTV page offers tips to help with weight gain, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and limiting your alcohol intake.
What is Daypro used for? As this eMedTV page explains, this prescription drug is used to treat symptoms often caused by various types of arthritis. The medicine is effective in alleviating pain, inflammation, and joint swelling, among other things.
The recommended Daypro dosage for treating pain and inflammation seen with arthritis is 1200 mg a day. This eMedTV resource also discusses Daypro dosing for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and offers tips and precautions for taking the drug.
This eMedTV article discusses potential Daypro drug interactions that may occur when combined with aspirin, warfarin, or diuretics, for example. These interactions may decrease the drugs' effectiveness or cause certain side effects, such as bleeding.
Daypro may potentially cause cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. This eMedTV page offers other Daypro precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects that may develop and a list of who should not take the drug.
Certain complications may occur with the use of Daypro, and pregnancy risks are a possibility. This page on the eMedTV site discusses the potential dangers of taking Daypro during pregnancy and explains when a doctor may prescribe the medicine.
Two forms of generic Daypro are available: Oxaprozin caplets and Oxaprozin tablets. As this section of the eMedTV library explains, these generic products are manufactured by several drug companies, but are only available in a single strength.
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