Daypro (Oxaprozin) for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Overview
Daypro is a prescription drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in adults and children over 6 years old. Daypro may be also referred to by its drug name, oxaprozin.

Daypro is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Daypro is believed to work by reducing pain and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis.

How do I take it?
Daypro is generally taken orally at a dose prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended that you use the lowest dose necessary to alleviate symptoms.

Daypro comes in the form of an oral caplet.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Daypro lists common side effects including swelling, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, low blood count, rash, ringing in the ears, and abnormal urination.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Daypro include heart attack, stroke, hypertension, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal events, kidney problems, allergic reactions, and skin reactions.

For more details about this treatment, visit:

Daypro — Pfizer
https://www.pfizer.com/products/product-detail/...

Daypro — Drugs.com
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/daypro.html